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KR53 BZO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside generally corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake performance unable to be tested as it may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre size: 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside: All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside road tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Lower NOTE: Corrosion to underside of vehicle in places, Full under body trims and covers fitted

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to light unit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock is leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Top part of wiper not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Registration plate taped onto vehicle (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside: All Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside: All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside: All Suspension component mounting prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Mar 2022

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021

Areas of surface corrosion on front sub frame

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering column? (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,452 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,060 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 49,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,162 miles

underneath of vehicle covered with plastic panels, unable to see all components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,214 miles

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

offside front wheel tight to turn

underneath of car covered with plastic pannels

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,127 miles

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

underneath of vehicle covered with plastic panels

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,373 miles

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

Undershields fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,225 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,857 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 36,840 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,796 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 BZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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