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KS53 JUT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,877 mi
Last recorded69,877 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,877 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 69,871 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 63,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 59,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,007 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2015 51,422 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 51,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres cracking within the tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2014 43,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,203 miles

underside plastic covers fitted front to rear.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 35,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

underside plastic covers fitted front to rear.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,710 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres showing small cracks

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,781 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 31,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre showing small cracks to the outer part of the tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear tyres showing very small cracks to the outer circumference

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,619 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 JUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JUT, 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 JUT registered?

KS53 JUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KS53 JUT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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