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KR53 JWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,227 miles

Chip in nearside of screen.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Front suspension struts corroding.

Nearside front indicator fading.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe from flexi corroding.

Nearside rear tyre wearing.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Rear inner sils corroding, nearside rear chssis corroding.

Rear sub frame corroding.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 104,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Chip in nearside of screen.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Front suspension struts corroding.

Nearside front indicator fading.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe from flexi corroding.

Nearside rear tyre wearing.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Rear inner sils corroding, nearside rear chssis corroding.

Rear sub frame corroding.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in nearside of windscreen.

front brake flexi hoses perishing.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

offside mirror cracked.

rear exhaust mounting broken, silencer corroding.

slight wear in offside rear axle bearings.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,940 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in nearside of windscreen.

front brake flexi hoses perishing.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

offside mirror cracked.

rear exhaust mounting broken, silencer corroding.

slight wear in offside rear axle bearings.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,670 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,208 miles

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

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

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

Park brake warning light stays on

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,518 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack in windscreen o/s in line with wiper blade

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,848 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 JWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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