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KU53 EWC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,333 mi
Last recorded116,333 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 EWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 116,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2022 116,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1.6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm nail out off shape (5.2.3 (e))

belly pan fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,622 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,358 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 102,280 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,397 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 96,397 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,245 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,615 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 82,608 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides outers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting hook broken off (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays preventing inspection of main brake pipes!

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,463 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,145 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to rewind

Exhaust corroded

Front indicators faded

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Movement and noise from steering column,further investigation required.

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,175 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Slight play in steering UJ

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,652 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,445 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,925 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses perished

both rear rear tyres age cracked

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,189 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,991 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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KU53 EWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KU53 EWC, 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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KU53 EWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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