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KS53 JUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,353 mi
Last recorded153,353 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 153,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 148,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,794 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,966 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,218 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 104,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,565 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to wheel cylinder pipe corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to wheel cylinder pipe corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 62,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to wheel cylinder pipe corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to wheel cylinder pipe corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,286 miles

both front brakes slightly fluctuating.

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,942 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to age crack

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,439 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped and slight rusting on inner face

Fail 5 Dec 2012 24,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 21,408 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Nov 2010 19,897 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 19,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2008 18,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 17,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,335 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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KS53 JUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS53 JUK, 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 KS53 JUK registered?

KS53 JUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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