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KM53 EMK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,873 mi
Last recorded83,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe hanging bracket corroded through

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,873 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe hanging bracket corroded through

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,071 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,500 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

SRS light staying on

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,762 miles

FRONT SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHT UNEAVEN

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,398 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,398 miles

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

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

advise rquires wheel allignment check

Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,546 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 22,546 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 EMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

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

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