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KR53 DGV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,086 mi
Last recorded26,086 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 26,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full length undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2025 22,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 17,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 15,586 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 14,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 14,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 14,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 14,060 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 17 Jan 2020 14,060 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 13,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 13,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 13,724 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 13,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,595 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 13,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,445 miles

n/s/front tyre cracked in tread(not to cord)

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Jan 2013 13,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre cuts in side wall(not to cord)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 12,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,349 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 DGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

KR53 DGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KR53 DGV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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