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KR53 KAA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,639 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,992 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 98,992 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,464 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 92,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 87,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,922 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,922 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,659 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,484 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,162 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 KAA 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 64.7%.

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 KAA, 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 KAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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