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KP53 DME

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018
Fail 17 Apr 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,093 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 57,093 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking very badly on inner side wall advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2015 46,270 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,212 miles

Cuts in tread of offside front tyre.

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,212 miles

Cuts in tread of offside front tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,770 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 23,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,670 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 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DME, 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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KP53 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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