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KR53 OCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,812 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,772 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,336 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear section of exhaust poor condition

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear section of exhaust poor condition

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,049 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 68,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,488 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,488 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres unevenly worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,865 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,076 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel rim bent on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,965 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 19,295 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 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

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

Is KR53 OCU safe to buy?

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