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KS53 JUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,147 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,139 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,735 miles

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

undertrays obscuring view.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 78,727 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

undertrays obscuring view.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,885 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,114 miles

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

Exhaust rear box rusty outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper offside rear slightly adrift but secure

Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,112 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear box rusty outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper offside rear slightly adrift but secure

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,453 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 36,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside rear light cluster broken

Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,169 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,413 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 JUU 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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

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

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