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KM53 TTO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,201 mi
Last recorded151,201 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 151,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working faulty (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slightly stiff/rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged+temp repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear wiper faulty

Pass 22 Aug 2020 146,348 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,454 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 142,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 139,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 139,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 134,763 miles

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

corrosion both front brake pipes to hose

offside front abs ring corroded

offside front arm forward bush deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe nearing corrosion limit on visible area

offside rear radius arm near wear limit

unable to fully test offside rear brake pipe undertray fitted

unable to fully test suspension components under tray fitted

unable to test nearside rear hose and brake pipe undertrays fitted

wear nearside rear radius arm

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,582 miles

corrosion nearside front brake pipe to hose

offside front brake pipe to hose nearing corrosion limit

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other testable items

wear nearside radius arm

Fail 21 Aug 2015 123,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion nearside front brake pipe to hose

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

offside front brake pipe to hose nearing corrosion limit

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other testable items

wear nearside radius arm

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,111 miles

wear on both rear radius arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both front brake pipes

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 113,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both front brake pipes

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

wear on both rear radius arms

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded very near limit

Fail 30 Aug 2013 104,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,430 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,765 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

deterioration on exhaust centre box

unable to fully test underside of vehicle (under trays fitted)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,737 miles

corrosion on centre exhaust box

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and near limit

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,411 miles

front brake discs near wear limit on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,065 miles

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 8 Sep 2008 49,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,169 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,389 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 TTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TTO, 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 TTO registered?

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

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