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KN53 MDK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2019

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 84,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 79,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,557 miles

All four tyre side walls cracking

Near side front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 28 May 2015 71,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 67,749 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 62,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2012
Pass 24 May 2011 48,227 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,357 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 40,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 34,886 miles

both rear tyre side wall's perished

Fail 9 Apr 2009 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,287 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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KN53 MDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN53 MDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN53 MDK registered?

KN53 MDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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