MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake - imbalance.....
Transmission noisy.
front brake application uneven Near-side rise % fall. (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due under inflation! (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake - imbalance.....
Transmission noisy.
Front brake imbalance @ 26%
Handbrake operation suspect, brake imbalance significant
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake imbalance @ 26%
Handbrake operation suspect, brake imbalance significant
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Handbrake operation suspect.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust mounting broken
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Handbrake operation suspect.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 SMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?
KS53 SMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is KS53 SMU safe to buy?
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