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KM53 EKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 78,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,794 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 72,794 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 69,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,157 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 67,124 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer needs cleaning and adjusting

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,333 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,860 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 EKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 EKU 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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