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KR53 JVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 JVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,446 miles

Offside Rear Door panel damage

ggenral corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,576 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,079 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,509 miles

Exhaust middle section outer skin corroded and separating

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframes and underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 44,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,000 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casting corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casting corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber casting corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber casting corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,685 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,934 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 25,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,582 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 20,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,064 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 17,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 12,755 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 12,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bulge in nearside rear tyre tread pattern.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,604 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 JVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

KR53 JVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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