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KV53 UBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 108,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake bind

Fail 29 Feb 2024 108,273 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in under body protective paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 106,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S/F lower arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,724 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 102,826 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,291 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,007 miles

The entire underside of the vehicle is covered and therefore cannot be seen.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

The entire underside of the vehicle is covered and therefore cannot be seen.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,987 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,847 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 84,373 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre casalated on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 84,373 miles

Nearside rear tyre casalated on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,574 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,126 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 68,922 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 62,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,225 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2007 50,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 50,603 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,407 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,403 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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KV53 UBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KV53 UBX, 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 KV53 UBX registered?

KV53 UBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 UBX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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