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KR53 JVF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,502 mi
Last recorded71,502 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 JVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,324 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 59,904 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,891 miles

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Nearside front tyre treadgetting low 195-50-15

Offside front brake hose starting to perish

SRS lamp on

Fail 3 May 2012 56,891 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Nearside front tyre treadgetting low 195-50-15

Offside front brake hose starting to perish

SRS lamp on

Pass 11 May 2011 51,132 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 195-50-R15

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD STARTING TO CRACK (FROST DAMAGE) 195-50-R15

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,033 miles

Knock from column area

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Knock from column area

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Nov 2008 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

slight knock in steering column

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,329 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight knock in steering column

Pass 15 Dec 2007 34,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 34,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 23,554 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 JVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

KR53 JVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is KR53 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 JVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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