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KP53 AUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 81,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 81,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,272 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,368 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,116 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)

noise in steering column ?

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 43,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 43,517 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,507 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,878 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 AUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AUJ, 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 KP53 AUJ registered?

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

Is KP53 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 AUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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