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KP53 ZRG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,031 mi
Last recorded127,031 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,031 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 127,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,537 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking slightly

HEAVY corrosion noted several areas (rear brake pipes, chassis, suspension, etc)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split & perished

Fail 20 Aug 2019 122,537 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet safety catch sticking slightly

Brake fluid appears very dirty

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

HEAVY corrosion noted several areas (rear brake pipes, chassis, suspension, etc)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem Heavily perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split & perished

Pass 23 Aug 2018 117,925 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking, partially seized

Heavy corrosion evident to underfloor areas (chassis, brake pipes, suspension, etc)

Nearside Rear Slight noise noted from brake area when wheel rotated

Play in both steering tie rods noted

Rear Service brake efforts low

Slight 'knock' heard at steering wheel on 'Lock-to-Lock'.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 117,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet safety catch sticking, partially seized

Both front flexy brake hoses perishing quite Heavily.

Front Both (N/S & O/S) tyre valves fouling on wheel trims and displaced

Heavy corrosion evident to underfloor areas (chassis, brake pipes, suspension, etc)

Nearside Rear Slight noise noted from brake area when wheel rotated

Play in both steering tie rods noted

Rear Service brake efforts low

Slight 'knock' heard at steering wheel on 'Lock-to-Lock'.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,133 miles

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,274 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,744 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,440 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,621 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,906 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 44,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 33,115 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 ZRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

KP53 ZRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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