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KN53 PXE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,277 mi
Last recorded77,277 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,277 miles

offside rear tyre slightly off shape. ;; spare tyre swaped with near rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2010 77,277 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly off shape. ;; spare tyre swaped with near rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2009 62,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses sleeves split and hoses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating and slight cut

Pass 14 Nov 2009 62,899 miles

both front brake hoses sleeves split and hoses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating and slight cut

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,303 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 PXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN53 PXE?

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What year was KN53 PXE registered?

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

Is KN53 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 PXE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN53 PXE have outstanding finance?

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