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KN53 PXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,940 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1d)

some play in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2016 97,940 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,776 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,796 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2013 69,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,886 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 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

KN53 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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