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KG53 EFV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,723 mi
Last recorded60,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 EFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2022 60,723 miles

Front All direction indicators not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 53,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,061 miles

Slight cracks on tyres

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2018 44,061 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Slight cracks on tyres

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,063 miles

All four tyres worn and cracked on sidewall

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 40,771 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 37,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,710 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,569 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 11,237 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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KG53 EFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KG53 EFV, 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 KG53 EFV registered?

KG53 EFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KG53 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG53 EFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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