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KM53 EKV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,561 mi
Last recorded45,561 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,002 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,052 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 43,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,650 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,095 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 38,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 31,913 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 25,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,906 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 EKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EKV, 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 EKV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 EKV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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