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KP53 AUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 AUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,608 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but it still secure

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has cracked on the tread

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but it still secure

Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,490 miles

offside / nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,675 miles

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

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

Slight judder from wipers

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 59,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

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

Slight judder from wipers

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,431 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,807 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 944,676 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2007 19,723 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 AUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AUW, 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 AUW registered?

KP53 AUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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