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KS53 SKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,606 mi
Last recorded62,606 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,606 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 62,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 62,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 62,267 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 62,267 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 60,436 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 50,714 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 50,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,202 miles

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

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

srs warning light staying on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,712 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,268 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,703 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 SKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

KS53 SKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is KS53 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 SKZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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