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KU53 EWP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr tyre edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,229 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 47,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,526 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,862 miles

†N/S/F tyre worn close to limits plus worn on edges. † †N/S/R tyre worn close to limits. † †O/S/R tyre worn 2.5-3mm

Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,862 miles

†N/S/F tyre worn close to limits plus worn on edges. † †N/S/R tyre worn close to limits. † †O/S/R tyre worn 2.5-3mm

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 EWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU53 EWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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