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KR53 OBW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs corroded and front pad wearing thin

Fail 29 Oct 2012 45,566 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise front brake discs corroded and front pad wearing thin

Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise n/s/f wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s/f wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake dicss corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,028 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,553 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 OBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

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

Is KR53 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 OBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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