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KR53 KCV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,228 mi
Last recorded58,228 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 58,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,831 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 55,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,175 miles

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,407 miles

nsr position light too bright, suspect wrong bulb fitted

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished and some side wall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 35,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 35,242 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f door slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,746 miles

klonk from steering colomn when rocked side to side

osr inner edge of tyre tread cracked

osr inner wheel rim slightly buckled

osr outer edge of tread starting to crack

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 KCV 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 75%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

KR53 KCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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