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KR53 OLA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,661 mi
Last recorded70,661 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,661 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 70,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,332 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 89,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure broken (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,721 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,721 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,676 miles

both registration plates starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both registration plates starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,574 miles

both registration plates starting to delaminate

n/s rear tyre wearing low on both edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,124 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,352 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 OLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

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

Is KR53 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 OLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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