MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear inner wing tyre rub marks
Offside Front seat belt slow reeling back
Offside Rear inner wing tyre rub marks
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
knock from steering
knocking sound from front suspension
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear inner wing tyre rub marks
Offside Front seat belt slow reeling back
Offside Rear inner wing tyre rub marks
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
knock from steering
knocking sound from front suspension
both front seat belts slow to retract but serviceable
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front seat belts slow to retract but serviceable
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust silencer corroded
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust silencer corroded
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn
N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE
SILENCER STARTING TO RUST
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU53 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?
KU53 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is KU53 OTN safe to buy?
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