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KN53 WNY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,797 mi
Last recorded117,797 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,903 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,581 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,912 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,095 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack / perish

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,315 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,570 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,046 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 WNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

KN53 WNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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