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KM53 ELX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,134 mi
Last recorded85,134 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,788 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 57,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,081 miles

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

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 11 Nov 2017 53,567 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Fail 11 Nov 2017 53,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,757 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,143 miles

Offside repeater lamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,307 miles

Offside repeater lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,382 miles

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

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

knock from steering coloumn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,952 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on edges

slight play & noise from steering column

Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front tyres getting low on edges

slight play & noise from steering column

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,097 miles

floor pan & sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 29,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 26,374 miles

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

front brake discs badly lipped and corroded

front brake pads wearimg low

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged but not to cord

o/s/f tyre inner side all damaged but not to cord

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 ELX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

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

Is KM53 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 ELX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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