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KR53 FLE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,673 mi
Last recorded129,673 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 129,673 miles

Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch area

Corrosion offside rear wheel arch area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 129,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch area

Corrosion offside rear wheel arch area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 124,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 119,934 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,660 miles

nearside front shock absorber has slight dampness

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,989 miles

both sides front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,240 miles

advise both front indicators slightly discoloured

advise both sides front tyres on 2/3mm

advise tracking

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,457 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 69,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 59,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 43,963 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,187 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 FLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

KR53 FLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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