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KR53 BZW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,239 mi
Last recorded73,239 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 73,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 73,229 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 60,661 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 51,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,955 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 47,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 28,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 24,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,670 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,653 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 BZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

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

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