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KR53 BZD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,285 mi
Last recorded85,285 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 85,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum intermittent operation / activation (2.3.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2018 85,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum intermittent operation / activation (2.3.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,413 miles

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

Front both front wipers smearing view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak engine underside areas / section ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light displayed

engine timing chain noisy / engine worn - erratic RPM / surging idle speed / intermittant variable values

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,581 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,341 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 55,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,770 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 BZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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