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KN53 PXT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,521 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 93,127 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,191 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 68,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 68,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,817 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 Sep 2012 54,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,652 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,354 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 PXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

KN53 PXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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