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KM53 EAC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox exhaust system deteriorated slightly.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,457 miles

advise front tyre wear

advise possible play in offside rear radius arm bush

advise slight free play in upper colunm

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,286 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,231 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,999 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

After 3mm tyres have 60% less grip in the wet

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,807 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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KM53 EAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM53 EAC, 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 KM53 EAC registered?

KM53 EAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is KM53 EAC safe to buy?

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