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KR53 DHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,929 mi
Last recorded172,929 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 DHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 172,929 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 172,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 169,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 159,106 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 156,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 156,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected LAMP HOLED (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected in zones A and B. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 155,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

both front shocks feel weak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 144,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 107,221 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 107,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate has slight delaminating on edges but not affecting letters

rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,322 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,009 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 DHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHP, 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 DHP registered?

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

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