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CU53 KMG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 KMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (from flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,713 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,313 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,179 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front nearside tyre worn shoulders to 2mm

front offside tyre worn shoulders to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,307 miles

front brake pads appear 70/80% worn

front nearside tyre worn to 2mm

front offside tyre worn shoulders to 3mm

slight distortion of tread to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,961 miles

full length plastic undertrays fitted,no acess to view

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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CU53 KMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU53 KMG, 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 CU53 KMG registered?

CU53 KMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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