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KR53 BXO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,988 mi
Last recorded40,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 40,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,287 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,304 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 35,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,582 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box bracket broken but system secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at rear inner sills have slight corrosion present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 30,582 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box bracket broken but system secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at rear inner sills have slight corrosion present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 28,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,083 miles

rear tyres cracking within tread

Fail 6 Jul 2016 19,083 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres cracking within tread

Pass 23 May 2011 17,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 14,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,058 miles
Pass 25 May 2008 11,820 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,947 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 BXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO registered?

KR53 BXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is KR53 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 BXO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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