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KN53 PXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 145,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rigid pipes rear lower arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 129,601 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 25 Jun 2016 129,601 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 99,665 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,166 miles

exhaust systom corroded but not leaking at present

Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,461 miles

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

O/S/R Tyres perished

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 56,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/S/R Tyres perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,633 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 43,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 43,612 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,991 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre sign of pearishing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,598 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 PXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PXF, 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 PXF registered?

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

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