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KR53 GUC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

15,194 mi
Last recorded15,194 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 15,194 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 13,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 114,189 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,482 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,482 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 98,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,757 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,291 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 90,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 79,281 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,276 miles

small cut in n/s inner rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,276 miles

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

small cut in n/s inner rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,179 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 57,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 45,530 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,621 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 GUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GUC, 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 GUC registered?

KR53 GUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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