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KR53 CCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 92,273 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 92,273 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDER BODY (3.6.B.2c)

MIL LT ON

Rear BELTS NOT CHECKED CHILD SEATS

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,504 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load housing missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 84,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load housing missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,383 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 77,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 77,013 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,566 miles

both front shockers weak

both number plates deteriorating

nearside rear tyre badly splitting

spare tyre very low on outside edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 65,531 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shockers weak

both number plates deteriorating

nearside rear tyre badly splitting

offside rear shocker weak

spare tyre very low on outside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,519 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,255 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,571 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 CCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CCE, 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 CCE registered?

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

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