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KR53 JYB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,321 mi
Last recorded73,321 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,022 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer deteriorated

slight wear ,steering column

slight wear,rear of rear subframe to body bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer deteriorated

slight wear ,steering column

slight wear,rear of rear subframe to body bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,243 miles

noise from steering column

wear nearside and offside rear subframe to body mountins

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,243 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

noise from steering column

wear nearside and offside rear subframe to body mountins

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,714 miles

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

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

noise from steering column

silencer deteriorated

wear nearside rear subframe mountin

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,714 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

noise from steering column

silencer deteriorated

wear nearside rear subframe mountin

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,515 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,346 miles

wear nearside front tyre.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,933 miles

wear on inside,s of both rear tyres,and offside front.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 37,933 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wear on inside,s of both rear tyres,and offside front.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,800 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 24,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,246 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 JYB 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 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

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

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