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KM53 EOA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,775 mi
Last recorded79,775 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 79,775 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 79,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning illuminated

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight movement both front steering pinions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 74,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight movement both front steering tie rods

Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,088 miles

Nearside front tyre worn raised shoulders

Fail 19 Dec 2011 71,086 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn raised shoulders

Offside front tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

Pass 17 Dec 2010 67,215 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,809 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,014 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 EOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EOA, 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 EOA registered?

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

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