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KN53 PXB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 94,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 70,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 62,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,604 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 56,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 50,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 50,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,104 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,112 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 43,112 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 39,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,855 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 29,481 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,481 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,363 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 22,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 22,250 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 PXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

KN53 PXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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