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KV53 UZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,127 mi
Last recorded59,127 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,127 miles

Nsf wing repeater cracked but working

Rear exhaust deteriating

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside componants

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front / rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 59,127 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nsf wing repeater cracked but working

Rear exhaust deteriating

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside componants

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front / rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,107 miles

Offside Front Offside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have started to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,000 miles

both front tyres just started to crack

Fail 28 Sep 2013 53,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres just started to crack

Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,825 miles

Both front brake flexible hose deteriorated, need to renew

Near side front ( below the mirror)indicator lamp damaged

Off side rear tyre NAIL

Renew both front wipers

Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,825 miles

Both front brake flexible hose deteriorated, need to renew

Near side front ( below the mirror)indicator lamp damaged

Off side rear tyre NAIL

Renew both front wipers

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 43,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,486 miles

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

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

full plastic underbody trays/panels fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,974 miles

nearside front washer needs cleaning

nearside side repeater/wing mirror lense cracked but not showing white light

unable to fully inspect underside of vehical due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,585 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing/ cracked †nsf and osf tyres wearing slightly on edges

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 UZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KV53 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

KV53 UZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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