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KR53 OCO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,634 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,439 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 40,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,126 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,781 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,457 miles

both rear tyres, and nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls. (due to age .12yrs old)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,356 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2013 31,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,933 miles

SRS Warning on dash.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,253 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 OCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO registered?

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

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