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KM53 EAX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,058 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 113,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wiper has small splits

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seats foled down and used as a van so unable to fully check rear seat belts

Some segments of rear centre brake light inoperative

Under trays fitted to car

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wiper has small splits

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seats foled down and used as a van so unable to fully check rear seat belts

Some segments of rear centre brake light inoperative

Under trays fitted to car

Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,094 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 98,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock on steering on free play check

Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock on steering on free play check

Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,617 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 83,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,533 miles

Plastic undertray is damaged.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 66,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Plastic undertray is damaged.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,448 miles

Damage to Offside front bumper.

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 56,448 miles

Damage to Offside front bumper.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008

Damage to Nearside rear door and wheel arch.

Nearside door mirror is damaged.

Offside front bumper is damaged.

Fail 25 Jan 2008

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

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

Damage to Nearside rear door and wheel arch.

Nearside door mirror is damaged.

Nearside front and Offside front tyres are damaged on sidewall.

Offside front bumper is damaged.

Wipers are smearing.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,974 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KM53 EAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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