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KM53 ELJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,797 mi
Last recorded72,797 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 72,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,841 miles

offside front tyre 3mm 195/50 R15

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,185 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,232 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,534 miles

offside and nearside front tyres cracking on outer tread edge but cord not exposed

plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,518 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,929 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 ELJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

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

Is KM53 ELJ safe to buy?

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