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KP53 AUR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 38,388 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,059 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 38,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 36,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,403 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 31,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,375 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 29,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 25,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 24,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 21,691 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 19,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,575 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,964 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Unable to check wheelbolts (wheel trims fitted)

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 AUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AUR, 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 AUR registered?

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

Is KP53 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 AUR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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