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KU53 HAO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,584 mi
Last recorded49,584 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut, unable to see cords/canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 49,583 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut, unable to see cords/canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,011 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,044 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 48,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 45,987 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,467 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,975 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 32,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,396 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 23,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,422 miles

STEERING RACK KNOCK

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,443 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,148 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 HAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

KU53 HAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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