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KN53 PWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,129 mi
Last recorded53,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,129 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 53,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,669 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 46,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 43,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 39,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,240 miles

centre exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2019 38,970 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,183 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,695 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,090 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,192 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 27,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,319 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 12,296 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 PWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN53 PWU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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