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KR53 KBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 125,034 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine bearing noise

Fail 26 Jan 2026 125,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine bearing noise

Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 122,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,767 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,898 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 117,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 112,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust box rusted.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust box corroded

n/s/r o/s/r inner end of sills started to corrode

Fail 23 Jan 2020 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S/R O/S/R (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust box corroded

n/s/r o/s/r inner end of sills started to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,700 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,681 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,911 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,548 miles

vehicle needs to be serviced and maintained

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to inspect o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes fully because there coated in grease.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,244 miles

damage to nearside door mirror case.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,159 miles

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

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

slight play in lower column

Fail 20 Dec 2008 48,159 miles

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

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

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

slight play in lower column

Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,389 miles

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

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 KBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

KR53 KBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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