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KN53 PWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,455 mi
Last recorded128,455 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 128,455 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 121,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,200 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 113,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight noise from steering column area

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 78,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in bottom joint of steering column

Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,603 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in bottom joint of steering column

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2008 47,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,486 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 PWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PWL, 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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KN53 PWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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