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KM53 EOE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 105,726 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills & wheel archs corroded

shock absorbers weak

Fail 21 Dec 2019 105,726 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills & wheel archs corroded

shock absorbers weak

Pass 22 Dec 2018 102,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Dec 2018 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front suspension arm starting to deteriorating

rear brake pads low

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,889 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion on various brake pipes

fluctuation on front brakes

rear brake discs worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,020 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

fluctuation on front brakes

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion on coil springs alround

corrosion on exhaust in places

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,680 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on exhaust & rear bracket corroded

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front brake pads low

rear brake pads very low

Fail 29 Jun 2013 78,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,867 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,454 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,802 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,861 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 EOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

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

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