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KR53 JWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,957 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,138 miles

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

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

N/s/f tyre is a steel rim, size correct

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,337 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres have slight cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,336 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,666 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 JWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

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

Is KR53 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 JWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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