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KS53 JUV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 44,802 miles

Central Rear exhusat cover slight damage

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

Front Outer Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 44,802 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear exhusat cover slight damage

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

Front Outer Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 43,701 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 43,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 42,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 42,525 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 41,475 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 41,475 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,923 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,020 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 36,019 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,273 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 33,258 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 32,825 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,397 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to legal limits.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,039 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 JUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 KS53 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

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

Is KS53 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 JUV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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