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MM53 KHM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 KHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,894 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS NS FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 64,893 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS NS FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,514 miles

small cracks on inner and outer walls os ns rear

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,102 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SMALL CRACKS ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,557 miles

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Rear corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,510 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Rear corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,315 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 42,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 30,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,725 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit at 23%

Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,489 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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MM53 KHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM53 KHM, 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 MM53 KHM registered?

MM53 KHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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