CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN53 PXW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,461 mi
Last recorded18,461 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 18,461 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 17,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 16,729 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 16,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 15,452 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 13,639 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSR/OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 12,492 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre treads and sidewalls cracking quite bad

crack n/s/r lamp lense

cut n/s/f tyre side wall

damage n/s side repeater lense damaged

eml on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 6,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 3,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 2,267 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN53 PXW 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 94.1%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW?

You can check the full history of KN53 PXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN53 PXW registered?

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

Is KN53 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 PXW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN53 PXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN53 PXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.