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KR53 JXU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 JXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,301 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014
Fail 5 Apr 2014

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,301 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 66,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under body tray insucure

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,412 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust centre section corroded/deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust centre section corroded/deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,794 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s side repeater lens cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,919 miles

n/s side repeater lens cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,666 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 6,112 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 JXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

KR53 JXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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