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KP53 ZYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,693 mi
Last recorded91,693 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ZYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnett damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnett damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,555 miles

n/s rear seat belt buckel cover missing

Fail 28 Jun 2014 75,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear seat belt buckel cover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,327 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf strut top bearing noise when turned in lock

nsr seatbelt latch cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf strut top bearing noise when turned in lock

nsr seatbelt latch cover missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,733 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,733 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 40,854 miles

Creeking from front suspension upper mounts

front brake pads low require replacement signs of heat osf

nsf tyre slight outer wear

slight knock in steering or rack

srs airbag light on !

Pass 12 May 2009 37,544 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 37,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 33,678 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 33,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 27,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,828 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,828 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

screw in nsr tyre

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 ZYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

KP53 ZYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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