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KR53 DUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,539 mi
Last recorded77,539 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight knocking noise and free play in steering column/rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,591 miles

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

slight knocking from steering column or rack.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,659 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight knocking from top of steering column when steering is turned lock-to-lock

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,585 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,429 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 DUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR53 DUY registered?

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

Is KR53 DUY safe to buy?

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