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KS53 SMO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,682 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear suspension arm bush worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

offside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,453 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 73,114 miles

Rear suspension dampers corroded.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 73,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension dampers corroded.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 71,209 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 69,385 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 69,385 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,247 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight free play column to steering rack areA (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 67,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,245 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 65,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre visibly under inflated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,687 miles

Offside rear tyre visibly under inflated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,710 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,693 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 23,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,452 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 SMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

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

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