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KR53 BZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,799 mi
Last recorded94,799 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 85,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,802 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks

o/s/f tyre has cracks

Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,986 miles

both front tyres worn

underside coverd inspection inpaired

Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,611 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 BZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

KR53 BZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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