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KR53 DGY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 63,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,601 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,793 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,048 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both head lamp aims considerably low.

knock from steering shaft u/j cuppling.

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 DGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

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

Is KR53 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 DGY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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