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KR53 OCG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,050 mi
Last recorded63,050 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,050 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 61,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,789 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 59,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,018 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 55,018 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,104 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,098 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,742 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,446 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 46,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,421 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perish cracks on tread areas.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,042 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 36,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

imbalance to front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2011 36,535 miles

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

imbalance to front brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,667 miles

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs/pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2010 31,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs/pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and scuffed on outer wall

Fail 1 Dec 2009 25,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and scuffed on outer wall

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 15,293 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 10,312 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 OCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

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

Is KR53 OCG safe to buy?

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