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KR53 OLC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,469 mi
Last recorded91,469 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 May 2022 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror flasher broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil small leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil small leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 90,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play in steering tie rod inner joint ()

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror flasher lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn small free play in steering (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,700 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn small free play (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect small leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect small leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,872 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,455 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2d)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,723 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,531 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2015 57,497 miles

osf tyre side wall cut

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,043 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 OLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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