CarVerify

Free Car Check

KM53 ENJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,356 mi
Last recorded105,356 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ENJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,685 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 90,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,998 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,678 miles

knock in top of steering column

Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,978 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KM53 ENJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM53 ENJ?

You can check the full history of KM53 ENJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM53 ENJ registered?

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

Is KM53 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 ENJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM53 ENJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KM53 ENJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.