CarVerify

Free Car Check

KS53 PMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,655 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 67,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,487 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,487 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,659 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,346 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,628 miles

knock from steering column

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,918 miles

both sides front brake hoses cracking

knock from upper steering column area

o/s/ jacking point missing

o/s/r tyre perishing between treads

Fail 15 Feb 2011 54,915 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both sides front brake hoses cracking

knock from upper steering column area

o/s/ jacking point missing

o/s/r tyre perishing between treads

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre cracking in between tread

offside side repeater lens broken

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,944 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KS53 PMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PMY, 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 PMY?

You can check the full history of KS53 PMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS53 PMY registered?

KS53 PMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is KS53 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 PMY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS53 PMY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KS53 PMY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.