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KR53 OCK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,642 mi
Last recorded15,642 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 15,642 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 15,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 70,599 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 70,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,611 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,479 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,574 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 17 Mar 2012 48,830 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 48,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,119 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,195 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,599 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 OCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCK, 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 OCK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR53 OCK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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