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EX53 KXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,062 mi
Last recorded50,062 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 50,062 miles

Front wiper blades not cleaning straight away

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And offside rear and in the rear centre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And also got a minor cut but cords is not visible (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 47,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In inner circle and inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And offside rear and in the rear centre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And also got a minor cut but cords is not visible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,701 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,194 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 42,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,827 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,719 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 KXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX53 KXJ?

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What year was EX53 KXJ registered?

EX53 KXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EX53 KXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 KXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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