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KP53 DVA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,632 mi
Last recorded116,632 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 116,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 104,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 104,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,896 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,870 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,691 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

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

Offside Rear brake disc has surface rust

both rear tyres cracking between treads

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,808 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

rear tyres have slight cracking between treads

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,615 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,232 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,232 miles

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

advisory nearside front tyre is detetiorated and has slight tearing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,982 miles

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

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

advisory both rear tyres are deteriorated cracking preished

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,450 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 DVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc 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 DVA, 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 DVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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