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KR53 CBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,234 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable slight noise from column, steering wheel is moved (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 87,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable slight noise from column, steering wheel is moved (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,474 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower UJ before rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,917 miles

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

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

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

various under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

various under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 58,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,134 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,648 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,661 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,661 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,220 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking on outer shoulders.

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f washers not hitting screen fully

Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f washers not hitting screen fully

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,173 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 CBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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