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KR53 BZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,886 mi
Last recorded63,886 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 63,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

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

Pass 19 May 2025 62,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 56,446 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 53,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 51,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 50,524 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Heavy surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 21 May 2020 49,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 48,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded heavily! (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,794 miles

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

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

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

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 BZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

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

Is KR53 BZV safe to buy?

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