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KM53 EHW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,323 mi
Last recorded88,323 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,323 miles

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

minor play in steering column shaft u/j joints .

Fail 1 Jun 2019 88,323 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

minor play in steering column shaft u/j joints .

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,231 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides. (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,539 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,341 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,682 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads to be changed with front discs

nsf tyre low on life and has cracking to outer wall

osr tyre wall cracking

tracking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,546 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads to be changed with front discs

nsf tyre low on life and has cracking to outer wall

osr tyre wall cracking

tracking

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,274 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 68,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,800 miles

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,018 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,769 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 EHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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