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KP53 DKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,116 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,808 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,991 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,864 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,507 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 55,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,289 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 45,280 miles

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

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

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 DKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

KP53 DKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is KP53 DKA safe to buy?

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