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KD53 CTO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,343 mi
Last recorded44,343 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 CTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,343 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 44,343 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 43,914 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 43,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,660 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 42,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 41,592 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 41,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 40,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,867 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 39,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,473 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks appearing on outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing on outer wall

Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,473 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks appearing on outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 35,926 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,425 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 34,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,825 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 29,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,986 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 16,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,700 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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KD53 CTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KD53 CTO, 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 KD53 CTO registered?

KD53 CTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is KD53 CTO safe to buy?

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