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PF53 KTL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 KTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,662 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,045 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 71,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 May 2016 64,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,477 miles

knocking on steering nothing found at time of test

Pass 22 May 2014 58,078 miles

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

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

both front flexible brake hoses cracking no cords yet exposed

both rear tyres underinflated

offside front inner tyre edge cracking no cords yet exposed

slight corrosion rear exhaust system

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,972 miles

n/s/r rim damaged (tyre not sat correctly)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,713 miles

N/S REAR TYRE PUNCTURED NOT REPAIRABLE NAIL RIGHT ON THE EDGE

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,898 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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PF53 KTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 PF53 KTL, 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 PF53 KTL registered?

PF53 KTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is PF53 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 KTL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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