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KM53 EAO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,437 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL HAS CUTS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing on tread

Fail 5 Aug 2014 40,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL HAS CUTS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2013 36,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 24,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,627 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,807 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 21,082 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,924 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 EAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KM53 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

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

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