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KS53 LGE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,196 mi
Last recorded99,196 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 99,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside macpherson strut top bearings rough when rotated

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp has damaged lens

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion

brake disc slightly corroded all four

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside + nearside had cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front wishbone front bush deteriorated

nearside and offside rear inner sill panel corroded

nearside and offside rear wing/wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside sill panel cover fitted

offside tail lamp damaged

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,891 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside + nearside had cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front wishbone front bush deteriorated

nearside and offside rear inner sill panel corroded

nearside and offside rear wing/wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside sill panel cover fitted

offside tail lamp damaged

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,386 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,453 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 32,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,726 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 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS53 LGE?

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What year was KS53 LGE registered?

KS53 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KS53 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 LGE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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