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KR53 DKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 123,370 miles

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.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,170 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres aprox 2mm

rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2019 110,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,495 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 97,486 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,769 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,856 miles

both front tyres starting to split

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,635 miles

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

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

knocking from steering

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,288 miles

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 44,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,543 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,139 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 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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