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KM53 EHX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,671 mi
Last recorded85,671 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated will need replacing very soon (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated will need replacing very soon (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 85,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated will need replacing very soon (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated will need replacing very soon (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2016 81,877 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 81,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,595 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,273 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,273 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 70,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2013 70,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlight aims on lower limit

offside washer jet output poor

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,242 miles

slight play in lower steering column U.J.

stonechip in zone A of windscreen within limit.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 32,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in lower steering column U.J.

stonechip in zone A of windscreen within limit.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,420 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 EHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EHX, 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 EHX registered?

KM53 EHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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