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KR53 CCA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,836 mi
Last recorded45,836 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 45,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024
Pass 15 Dec 2023 44,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 42,910 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 41,113 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,431 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 36,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall is worn.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 34,182 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wall is worn.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,010 miles

Nearside both front and rear tyres have sidewalls that have been scrubbed no cords showing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 33,010 miles

Nearside both front and rear tyres have sidewalls that have been scrubbed no cords showing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Side wall damage

Nearside Rear Side wall damage

Fail 7 Aug 2015 31,784 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Side wall damage

Nearside Rear Side wall damage

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,518 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 26,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,642 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,725 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,166 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,224 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 19,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 CCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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