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KM53 ENY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ENY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 87,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 87,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust deterioted

under tray loose no risk of detachment

Fail 26 Apr 2025 85,648 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded across front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded across front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust deterioted

under tray loose no risk of detachment

Pass 20 Apr 2024 82,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 82,410 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 69,996 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 66,325 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 65,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & O/S rear ()

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

structural corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 21 May 2019 63,383 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge . offside / nearside 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 61,731 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAY FITTED UNABLE TO TEST TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 16 May 2017 60,288 miles

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

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 16 May 2016 58,967 miles

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

under tray fitted unable to test testable items.

Pass 21 May 2015 57,245 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 57,245 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 55,974 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 55,009 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 55,009 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,256 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 45,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 38,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,845 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 21,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,527 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 ENY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ENY, 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 ENY registered?

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

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