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KM53 TUO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,990 miles

195/50/R15/82V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,605 miles

195/50/R15/82T. OF 4 OR 4 NR 3 NF 3mm.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,605 miles

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

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

195/50/R15/82T. OF 4 OR 4 NR 3 NF 3mm.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,626 miles

195/50/R15/82T. All 5mm.

Brake pipes all protected with grease, Front pads good.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,423 miles

195/50/R15/82t. OF 3 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm

Monitor front tyre pressures have been run low.

Underbody covered in plastic.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,469 miles

195/50R/15/82T. OF 3 OR 6 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Front disc corroded pads 30% worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,960 miles

O/s/r tyre slightly off-shape

Safety coveres fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,478 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,881 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,881 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,287 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 TUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

KM53 TUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 TUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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