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KR53 CAE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,458 mi
Last recorded86,458 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,458 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,425 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,156 miles

Front bumper damaged/loose

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting has temporary repair

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,571 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From steering rack to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 69,571 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From steering rack to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

wheel trims missing nearside

Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat bolt missing (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure securing bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

wheel trims missing nearside

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,585 miles

front brake discs lipped

light tearing on nearside front lower suspension arm bush

rust on rear brake pipes

slight noise top steering colunm

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,013 miles

slight lipps/wear on front brake discs

slight noise from steering column

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,628 miles

noise from steering column

rust on rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,505 miles

slight noise from steering column (internal)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,708 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,345 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 CAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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