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KM53 VEW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,729 mi
Last recorded99,729 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,729 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 97,286 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 84,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 81,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 81,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre feathered on inner

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,249 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 74,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 66,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 66,803 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,061 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,068 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 31,068 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,115 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 VEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

KM53 VEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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