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EX53 KVA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,976 mi
Last recorded72,976 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edges

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 61,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edges

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013
Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,444 miles

Oil leak

engine management light was on

slight play in steering column lower joint

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,263 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,728 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,102 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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EX53 KVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 EX53 KVA, 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 EX53 KVA registered?

EX53 KVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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