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KS53 JVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,714 mi
Last recorded87,714 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,714 miles

Offside front brake pipe has some corrosion

Offside rack inner joint has some play

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,584 miles

nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,537 miles

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f rack end has some play

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,537 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f rack end has some play

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,414 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 32,897 miles

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

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 JVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

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

Is KS53 JVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 JVD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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