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KM53 ENV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,815 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 89,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare wheel defective

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 80,297 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare wheel defective

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,205 miles

front brake hoses perished

Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,731 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing and split

Play in steering rack column u j

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 72,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front brake hoses perishing and split

Brake pad wear warning light on dash display

Offside front brake pads wearing thin

Play in steering rack column u j

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and slight cracks in outer trade (4.1.E.1)

Under the vehicle wet at the time of test

Under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,179 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracks in outer edg

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,993 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,445 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,135 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,954 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,954 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,432 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,837 miles

Slight knocking noise from steering column

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 ENV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ENV, 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

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What year was KM53 ENV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 ENV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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