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KP53 DVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,475 mi
Last recorded68,475 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,475 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 68,427 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,889 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 65,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,175 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,302 miles

Both Front Tyres Feathing

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre Close To Wear Markers And Cut To Side Wall No Cords Showing

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,528 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust poor

Fail 18 Nov 2015 57,528 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust poor

Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,991 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Offside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 21 Nov 2014 52,991 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Offside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,419 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,075 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,868 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,277 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 DVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

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

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