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KR53 KEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear under lower/inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting split

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and floors

Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,965 miles

Both front and rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside front D-bush has some play

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,883 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 79,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,077 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,879 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 54,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,608 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 46,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,970 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 KEU 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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

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

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