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KM53 HZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 HZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Knocking sound from steering column when rocked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022

Knocking sound from upper steering column

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Dec 2021
Pass 3 Dec 2020 18,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019
Fail 5 Dec 2019

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust slight damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2017 17,898 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2015 15,349 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 14,545 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 14,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 13,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,660 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 12,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,968 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,326 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 9,258 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 9,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on pad contact area and slightly pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

KM53 HZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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