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KR53 KCN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,878 mi
Last recorded113,878 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,878 miles

Nearside front macpherson strut has slight wear in upper attachment bearing assembly

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osf tyre wearing low

Osr tyre wearing slightly inner

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

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Slight play/noise steering column universal joint

Fail 3 Nov 2020 113,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front macpherson strut has slight wear in upper attachment bearing assembly

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osf tyre wearing low

Osr tyre wearing slightly inner

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

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Slight play/noise steering column universal joint

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,944 miles

Nearside front macpherson strut has slight wear in upper attachment bearing assembly

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Slight play/noise steering column universal joint

Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,876 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight movement/wear in upper attachment bearing assembly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Os/ns inner (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Slight play/noise in steering column universal joint

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,781 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,387 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23inch (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195.50x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24inch (8.2.2)

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,219 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,080 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 75,080 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,567 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,782 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,247 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 58,247 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,520 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 47,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,952 miles

Both L & R front brake hoses, outer rubbers are cut

Both rear tyres are cracking in several places

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

O/s rear tyre has a cut on outer tread, but not deep enough to reach the cords, and is also worn to 2 mil

Fail 9 Dec 2009 38,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres are cracking on several places

Both L & R front brake hoses, outer rubbers are cut

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

O/s rear tyre has a cut on outer tread, but not deep enough to reach the cords, and is also worn to 2 mil

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,495 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,634 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 KCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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