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KW53 BKD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 BKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 70,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 62,932 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 52,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 48,294 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,687 miles

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

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

Slight free play detected in steering wheel!

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,578 miles

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

front brakes hoses upper protection sleeves damaged

offside side repeater damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2014 4,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brakes hoses upper protection sleeves damaged

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 39,462 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 30,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,779 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,415 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,601 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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KW53 BKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KW53 BKD, 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 KW53 BKD registered?

KW53 BKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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