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KR53 CBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,897 mi
Last recorded63,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 63,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 49,082 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,203 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,632 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,116 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,922 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 36,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,639 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,818 miles

all four tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,703 miles

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,167 miles

all tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,943 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 CBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

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

Is KR53 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 CBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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