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KV53 UDK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,494 mi
Last recorded71,494 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 71,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,547 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,862 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has inner sidewall damage

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 66,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has inner sidewall damage

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,111 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,929 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,947 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,687 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,827 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 33,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,351 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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KV53 UDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KV53 UDK, 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 KV53 UDK registered?

KV53 UDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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