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KP53 DWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills

Fail 6 Aug 2021 75,943 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,363 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door very corroded at the bottom

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes from flexy hoses to wheel cylinders very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear outer wheel arches very corroded

front silencer joint clamp to centre exhaust very corroded and one fixing bolt missing, exhaust still secure

rear exhaust silencer very corroded, outer skins peeling away

unable to check remaining brake and fuel pipes due to plastic under-trays

washers poor drivers side

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexy to brake (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust silencer clamp to centre section has corroded partially away, but not blowing yet

underside of vehicle covered in plastic panels inhibiting inspection of some components

Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,989 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexy to brake (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust silencer clamp to centre section has corroded partially away, but not blowing yet

underside of vehicle covered in plastic panels inhibiting inspection of some components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,030 miles

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

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

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

eml light on all the time

underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2016 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

eml light on all the time

tyre size 195/50/15

underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,180 miles

corrosion o/s/r metal brake pipe

engine management light on

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,280 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,012 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,568 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

centre and offside rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,576 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 DWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

KP53 DWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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