MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,515 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Top strut mount noisy when jacked up
Underbody covers fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/ wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
undertrays fitted
undertrays fitted
required brake efficiency just met
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened coil spring seat (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unable to check some testable items behind under body shields
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check some testable items behind under body shields
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check some testable items behind under body shields
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check some testable items behind under body shields
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check testable items behind under body shields
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check some testable items behind plastic shields
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KP53 AVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?
KP53 AVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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