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KM53 EHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,749 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,524 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,014 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 2/3mm

advise poor connection on nearside rear no plate lamp

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,663 miles

dampness around a/con hose by pump.

free play detected at steering wheel.

slight oil leak under inlet manifold.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 45,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

dampness around a/con hose by pump.

free play detected at steering wheel.

slight oil leak under inlet manifold.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,345 miles

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

heavy klonk from steering when rocked side to side

Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

heavy klonk from steering when rocked side to side

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,696 miles

slight knock/play in steering column.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 EHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 EHZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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