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KP53 SVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,827 mi
Last recorded111,827 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 SVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 111,827 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 111,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 110,108 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 108,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS PICK UP RING (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS PICK UP RING (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 105,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,051 miles

Exhaust deteriorating (silencer)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,902 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 97,503 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust deterioated

Fail 19 Sep 2014 97,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust deterioated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,619 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 95,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,129 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 48,391 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,776 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 SVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

KP53 SVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is KP53 SVT safe to buy?

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