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KR53 BNB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,763 miles

steering noise slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,763 miles

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

steering noise slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,097 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,642 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,702 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 27,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split

n/s front tyre wall cut

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split

n/s front tyre wall cut

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,792 miles

Both rear tyres perished but cords not showing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 24,791 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished but cords not showing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 19,599 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,727 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,157 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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KR53 BNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KR53 BNB, 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 KR53 BNB registered?

KR53 BNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KR53 BNB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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