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KR53 JVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,827 mi
Last recorded94,827 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,865 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,842 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 16 Sep 2011 77,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,086 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre detriorated and worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2008 51,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre detriorated and worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,512 miles

slight knock from offside front (no fault found during test

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 JVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

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

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