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KU53 EWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 EWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2022

Both Rear Tyre's Perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre Aged 2011

Pass 26 Oct 2021
Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,353 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,094 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,728 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,098 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slight craking on sidewall and starting to wearing thin on outer edge.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,260 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,471 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 EWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KU53 EWK, 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 KU53 EWK registered?

KU53 EWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 EWK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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