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KR53 OKO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,787 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load BOTH (5.2.4a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 126,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,685 miles

Mist of oil around N/S/F shock absorber

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 114,685 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Mist of oil around N/S/F shock absorber

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,938 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 102,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,658 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly parished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r inner sill has slight corrosion

n/s/r seat belt stalk plastic covers missing

o/s/r brake metal pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,792 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,486 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,110 miles

n/s screen washers low

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,276 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KR53 OKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OKO, 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 OKO registered?

KR53 OKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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