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KX53 BVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 69,167 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,664 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish , inner sidewall splitting

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside front wiper blade perished

rear brake pads worn?

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate delaminated, poor condition

strong advise! offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,186 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 52,423 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,941 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,632 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking and feathering

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,457 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,234 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,008 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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KX53 BVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KX53 BVJ, 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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KX53 BVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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