MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at flexi ends (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi. can not do full inspectino due to plastic covers up under body (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?
KS53 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2003.
Is KS53 OVM safe to buy?
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