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KN53 PWO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,959 miles

both rear brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,943 miles

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

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

both front brake disks corroded

engine covers fitted

floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front brake disks corroded

engine covers fitted

floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,099 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 57,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,462 miles

engine light on

rear tyres worn in patches on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2011 50,462 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

rear tyres worn in patches on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 35,010 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,812 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 PWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

KN53 PWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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