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KS53 OWW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 OWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,484 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 84,483 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,712 miles

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Bumber damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,337 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 79,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,316 miles

o/s/f door mirror indicator lense cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,246 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,321 miles

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

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

belly pans fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine and chassis

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,715 miles

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

nearside rear jacking rubber on sill missing

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

old accident damage offside front

Fail 15 Jan 2009 45,713 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear jacking rubber on sill missing

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

old accident damage offside front

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,317 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,499 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 OWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 OWW, 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

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What year was KS53 OWW registered?

KS53 OWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is KS53 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 OWW 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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