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KR53 DHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,482 mi
Last recorded55,482 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer body condition

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer body condition

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,460 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,384 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,987 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,795 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2010 36,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,430 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,430 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,238 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 DHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

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

Is KR53 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 DHY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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