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KP53 ATU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ATU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,341 miles

slight cracks between n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight cracks between n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wiper end splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f wiper end splitting

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,964 miles

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

n/s//r tyre wall scuffed

o/s/f/tyre cracking in tread pattern n/s/ r tyre wall scuffed

Fail 1 Aug 2013 69,964 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f/tyre cracking in tread pattern n/s/ r tyre wall scuffed

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,744 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,337 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,831 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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KP53 ATU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KP53 ATU, 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

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What year was KP53 ATU registered?

KP53 ATU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is KP53 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 ATU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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