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KR53 DUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,659 mi
Last recorded47,659 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,760 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 34,760 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,508 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 27,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,940 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,940 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,032 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 22,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 DUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

KR53 DUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is KR53 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 DUJ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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