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KT53 TXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,997 mi
Last recorded114,997 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 TXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 114,997 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,732 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/coroded

Fail 16 Feb 2019 104,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/coroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,139 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,183 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,620 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,220 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,266 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 60,262 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,919 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,632 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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KT53 TXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT53 TXV, 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 KT53 TXV registered?

KT53 TXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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