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KM53 EBA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,006 mi
Last recorded51,006 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,258 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly low

Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,258 miles

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

Both front tyres worn slightly low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,947 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,177 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 28,177 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,642 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 21,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,868 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 EBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

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

Is KM53 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 EBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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