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KR53 BZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,129 mi
Last recorded173,129 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 173,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight oil leak.

slight damage to nearside & offside front tyres, outer walls.

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

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

Nearside Front PLAY IN INNER STEERING JOINT.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked in bottom corner

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 171,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 168,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 157,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

full length undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 136,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 113,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 11 Dec 2007 68,029 miles

rear no platediscoloured

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,708 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)

front no plate discolouring

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 BZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

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

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