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KU53 GZX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,649 mi
Last recorded158,649 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 GZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 158,649 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle surface

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 141,998 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 141,998 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 14 Oct 2016

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 135,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,853 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

knocking from steering colum but only slight play detected

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,194 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,208 miles

steering colum knocking but not excesive freeplay

Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering colum knocking but not excesive freeplay

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,883 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,373 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 GZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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