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KR53 FLB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,342 mi
Last recorded92,342 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,342 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 92,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,872 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing has slight play

Offside Front tyre has a small tear on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,515 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering knock felt at steering wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering knock felt at steering wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,124 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,122 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes,subframes corroded,under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,133 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 57,133 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

offside of rear bumper insecure

rear number plate water marked

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,301 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

knock in steering colume

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,471 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 20,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,817 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,403 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 FLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

KR53 FLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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