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KR53 CCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,771 mi
Last recorded71,771 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake hose . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe and union to brake hose corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust tail pipe corroding away.

advise nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

advise nearside rear brake hose clip missing -cable tie in place.

advise slight play in steering universal joint inside gaiter.

expired tax disc removed from swept area prior to test.

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,510 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Front sub frame and rear axle + attached components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,504 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 69,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,263 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 66,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,504 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,513 miles

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic undertray fitted to length of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,932 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 46,932 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,263 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 32,263 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside front wheel trim missing

windscreen wipers becoming worn (smearing)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,256 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

rear number plate seperating.

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 CCJ 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CCJ, 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 CCJ registered?

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

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