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KU53 OSW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,266 mi
Last recorded75,266 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,266 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under floor & sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2024 75,266 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,269 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 68,244 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,897 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 56,368 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,064 miles

Offside wing repeater light unit damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 51,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside wing repeater light unit damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,612 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror side repeater light unit damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2017 42,842 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 42,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,908 miles

front pads low

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,851 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,851 miles

both front brake flexible hoses are starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,833 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside front side repeater lens damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,578 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,718 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 OSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

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

Is KU53 OSW safe to buy?

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