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KP53 DPN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,025 mi
Last recorded76,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust heavily corroded but is not blowing

Fail 12 Jul 2019 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust heavily corroded but is not blowing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,095 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,622 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2016 52,622 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2015 47,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,236 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,370 miles

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

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

n/s park brake performance slightly low

possible intermittant fault with stop lamp switch

Fail 26 Oct 2012 43,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

n/s park brake performance slightly low

possible intermittant fault with stop lamp switch

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,154 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear tyres outer tread cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,543 miles

BOTH REAR Tyres outer walls and treads perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,251 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 DPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPN, 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 DPN registered?

KP53 DPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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