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KH53 WPL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,907 mi
Last recorded22,907 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 WPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,907 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 22,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,690 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2007 17,217 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KH53 WPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KH53 WPL, 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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How do I check the history of KH53 WPL?

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What year was KH53 WPL registered?

KH53 WPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is KH53 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH53 WPL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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