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KP53 DTN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,159 mi
Last recorded91,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 DTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn/corroded

front n/plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn/corroded

front n/plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,775 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,295 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre splitting on inside edge

offside front tyre splitting and has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inside edge and perrishing slightly

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre splitting on inside edge

offside front tyre splitting and has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inside edge and perrishing slightly

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,657 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front discs corroded and worn

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,742 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,311 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear seat belt catch trim broken

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 DTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DTN, 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

How do I check the history of KP53 DTN?

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What year was KP53 DTN registered?

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

Is KP53 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 DTN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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