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KM53 EOC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,668 mi
Last recorded60,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,668 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/Deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/Deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 57,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022
Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 48,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,165 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi getting rusty

brake pipes covered in grease

cuts in n/s/f tyre inner side wall

exhaust system getting rusty

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,468 miles

Offside Rear sill jacking pad missing

brake pipes covered in grease

engine light on

exhaust backbox rusting

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surface

front brake pads may be getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 36,468 miles

Offside Rear sill jacking pad missing

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes covered in grease

engine light on

exhaust backbox rusting

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surface

front brake pads may be getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,924 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,816 miles

Slight cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,813 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,625 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,522 miles

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

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

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 EOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EOC, 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 EOC registered?

KM53 EOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 EOC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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