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KM53 EOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,117 mi
Last recorded54,117 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,117 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,308 miles

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

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

advice front brake discs.

steering feels notchy advice

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,380 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2009 37,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,391 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,824 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 23 Oct 2008 31,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,759 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 EOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

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

Is KM53 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 EOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM53 EOJ have outstanding finance?

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