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KR53 DJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,801 mi
Last recorded104,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 103,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,543 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,370 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres tread on 3mm

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,972 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,002 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,929 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 DJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

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

Is KR53 DJE safe to buy?

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