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KP53 DVX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,078 mi
Last recorded77,078 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front plastic sills covered with duct tape n/s and o/s

Nearside Front bumper covered with duct tape

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wheel arch corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 20 May 2019 76,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,478 miles

Offside Rear wearing low and cracking

engine light on

Fail 8 Feb 2016 64,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wearing low and cracking

engine light on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,726 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Feb 2014 58,726 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,352 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F COIL SPRING ENDS BROKEN BUT COIL SEATED CORRECTLY.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 57,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F & N/S/F COIL SPRING ENDS BROKEN BUT COIL SEATED CORRECTLY.

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 55,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,677 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,844 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 47,842 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,746 miles

factory fitted guards on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2006 41,409 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 DVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX registered?

KP53 DVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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