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KR53 DJK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,126 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 88,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,578 miles

Front discs rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2020 83,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front discs rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,359 miles

both front tyres small tears inner side walls

drivers wing mirror glass secured with a tic tac box

nearside front and offside rear tyres has only 5lb of pressure in

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,636 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,153 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED,ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside BONNET HARD TO OPEN

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,152 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 60,942 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 60,942 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 54,523 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 54,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,744 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,419 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,534 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 DJK 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 72.7%.

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 DJK, 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 DJK registered?

KR53 DJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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