MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
N/S/F Anti roll bar drop link worn.
N/S Indicator operation turns off headlights.
O/S and N/S rear metal link brake pipes corroded.
Steering system feels rough/notchy.
Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Nearside front and rear tyres aprox 2mm
rear steel brake pipes corroded
slight damage to n/s/f road wheel
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam stays on (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside front and rear tyres aprox 2mm
rear steel brake pipes corroded
slight damage to n/s/f road wheel
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly on cord on edge advise change asap (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly on cord on edge advise change asap (4.1.E.1)
engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection
both front tyres starting to split
both rear tyres starting to split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
knocking from steering
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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KR53 DKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 DKA, 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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KR53 DKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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