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KM53 JVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 55,186 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,155 miles

rear silencer outer casing adrift

Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer outer casing adrift

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,454 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

offside front and nearside front brake hose protecting rubbers split

Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,204 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 42,204 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,341 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,640 miles

Signs of cracking on front & rear tyres, keep check on.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,709 miles

both front and rear tyres perished

slight notchiness in steering column

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,034 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 26,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,023 miles

advise - rear number plate starting to fade

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 JVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

KM53 JVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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