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KP53 OCR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,773 miles

under body trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 104,773 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (4.1.D.1f)

under body trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,368 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 85,475 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 85,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2011 79,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,536 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,290 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs and pads worn

Fail 20 Oct 2008 48,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,645 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,675 miles

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

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 OCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

KP53 OCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is KP53 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 OCR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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