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KS53 SMX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,587 mi
Last recorded125,587 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 SMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges, Very Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges, Very Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,402 miles

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 121,315 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,609 miles

undertray fitted not alowing full access

Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 114,620 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 114,620 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 111,707 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,707 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 102,004 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,729 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight mark

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,092 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,660 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,660 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,210 miles

Crack to nearside rear light unit, not emitting white light

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear light lense is cracked but not showing any white light

parking brake lever has slightly excesive travel

Fail 9 May 2008 64,610 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seats fitted to rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belts.

nearside front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge,

steering column notchy when carry out lock to lock.

Pass 9 May 2008 64,610 miles

child seats fitted to rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belts.

nearside front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge,

steering column notchy when carry out lock to lock.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,090 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 3 Jan 2007 34,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Plastic underbody panels fitted

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 SMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX?

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What year was KS53 SMX registered?

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

Is KS53 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 SMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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