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KN53 PXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 82,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,484 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Dec 2011 61,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,873 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads very low

o/s/r track rod end worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads very low

o/s/r track rod end worn

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,418 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 PXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN53 PXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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