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KR53 JXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,896 mi
Last recorded143,896 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 143,896 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Underside of vehicle covered in undertrays

Fail 18 Jan 2017 143,565 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Thorn in nearside rear tyre

Underside of vehicle covered in undertrays

Pass 16 Feb 2016 124,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 106,638 miles

engine managment warning light illuminated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2014 106,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment warning light illuminated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,565 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,409 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,784 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,215 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 72,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,805 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 JXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

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

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