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KM53 JWP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,053 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on during time of test.

Offside rear tyre looks to be run flat suspect the internal structure could be deteriating. Strong advise (205/45 R16 83V)

Slight play & knock in steering wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 5,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on during time of test.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front outer sidewall perished & looks to be run flat at some point of its life - Strong advise (205/45 R16 83V)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front outer sidewall perished & looks to be run flat at some point of its life - Strong advise (205/45 R16 83V)

Offside rear tyre looks to be run flat suspect the internal structure could be deteriating. Strong advise (205/45 R16 83V)

Slight play & knock in steering wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

m.i.l. is illuminated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

m.i.l. is illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in lower column

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,074 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,677 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

unable to fully test under side of vehicle due to plastic trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2007 20,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r light lens cracked

unable to fully test under side of vehicle due to plastic trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,134 miles

brake pipes, chassis and various uderside components not tested due to full plastic under tray fitted

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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KM53 JWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KM53 JWP, 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 KM53 JWP registered?

KM53 JWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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