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KM53 EKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,930 mi
Last recorded58,930 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 58,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords in tread! 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Swing arm has a hole! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has multiple lumps/bulges on the inside sidewall! 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded + bush worn!

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on the tread! recommend replacement! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded!

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded + bush worn!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded!

Pass 20 Aug 2025
Pass 11 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 1.6 mil on outer shoulder

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 1.6 mil on outer shoulder

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,328 miles

front brake service recommended

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,213 miles

Nearside Front passenger door damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted replacement recommended (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake service recommended

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted replacement recommended (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake service recommended asap

Fail 9 Jul 2019 54,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted replacement recommended (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake service recommended asap

Pass 29 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted urgent replacement recommended (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust squeel

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,208 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,348 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 25,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,803 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 EKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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