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KR53 KBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outside wall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,799 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED(CRACKS)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,799 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED(CRACKS)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear tyre has cracks

Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,568 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,131 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 33,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,126 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,718 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 KBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

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

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