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KP53 ZSN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,843 mi
Last recorded74,843 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,843 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,485 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,641 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 63,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,826 miles

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

Front n/s front wheel slight damage

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance fitted on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade tearing

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 58,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating fitted on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front n/s front wheel slight damage

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance fitted on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade tearing

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,287 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 51,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,623 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 48,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 44,492 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,194 miles

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

nearside front brake hose protecter damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside front brake hose protecter damaged

servicer lamp illuminated indicating service is overdue

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,706 miles

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

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

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

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

service light illuminated (overdue)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

service light illuminated (overdue)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,467 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 36,467 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,051 miles

slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,582 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 ZSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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