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KU53 GZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,402 mi
Last recorded61,402 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 GZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 61,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,212 miles

front discs corroded on inner surface

under body badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,302 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,301 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,193 miles

power steering system has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,942 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 46,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,147 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,147 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet safety catch lever broken

Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,576 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet safety catch lever broken

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,885 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,747 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 28,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,099 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 GZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GZN, 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 GZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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