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KM53 EKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,762 mi
Last recorded58,762 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,762 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2016

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,163 miles

Engine management light on

Front Bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2015 53,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management light on

Front Bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,696 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 48,696 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre excessively deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre excessively deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,020 miles

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

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,340 miles

front brakes are out of balance

Fail 8 Nov 2010 30,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brakes are out of balance

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,050 miles

n/s rear tyre is very worn and has a nail in it

o/s rear tyre is very worn and cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,416 miles

n/s rear tyre is very worn and has a nail in it

Fail 14 Jan 2009 24,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads are worn very close to the legal limit

n/s rear tyre is very worn and has a nail in it

o/s front tyre is very cracked on sidewall and is very worn

Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,152 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 EKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 EKK, 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 EKK registered?

KM53 EKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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