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KR53 DLO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 67,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 56,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 56,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,430 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 32,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,253 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 25,560 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,958 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 DLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

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

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