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KR53 BZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2016 56,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,604 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 54,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 52,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2013 49,908 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,790 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,474 miles

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

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,901 miles

Under tray fitted unable to see underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,556 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 BZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

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

Is KR53 BZY safe to buy?

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