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KS53 JUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

Pass 4 May 2016 92,212 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

eml on

n/s side repeater lens damage

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in upper steering column bearing

Fail 4 May 2016 92,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

eml on

n/s side repeater lens damage

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in upper steering column bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,636 miles

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

eml on

Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,636 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,565 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,817 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,695 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 59,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 532,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,001 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 JUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

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

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