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KL53 OYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,964 mi
Last recorded95,964 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 OYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 95,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 89,093 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,667 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

slight play & knock in steering

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,031 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play and knock in steering column

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,311 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play and knock in steering column

Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,311 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play and knock in steering column

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play and knock in steering column

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play and knock in steering column

Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play and knock in steering column

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play and knocking in steering column

Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play and knocking in steering column

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play and knocking in steering column

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,038 miles

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

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

slight play and knocking in steering column

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,562 miles

slight play and noise in steering column

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play and noise from lower steering column

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play and noise from lower steering column

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play and noise from lower steering column

Fail 6 Mar 2013 36,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play and noise from lower steering column

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,256 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,238 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,959 miles

slight play in steering column.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,336 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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KL53 OYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KL53 OYJ, 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

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What year was KL53 OYJ registered?

KL53 OYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is KL53 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 OYJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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