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KM53 WBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,764 mi
Last recorded68,764 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front struts corroded

middle exhaust corroded

steering column noisey knocking

Fail 23 Aug 2018 68,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front struts corroded

middle exhaust corroded

steering column noisey knocking

Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall poor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer tread low

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front struts corroded

e m light staying on

middle exhaust corroded

steering column noisey knocking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,905 miles

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

front pads low 90%

front shockers corroded

middle exhaust corroded

o/s + n/s/ rear tyre cracking treads low

rear coil springs corroded

steering column noise

Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front pads low 90%

front shockers corroded

middle exhaust corroded

o/s + n/s/ rear tyre cracking treads low

rear coil springs corroded

steering column noise

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres [cracking]

n/s/f tyre eorn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,309 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,671 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,420 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,282 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate starting too fade.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,353 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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KM53 WBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

KM53 WBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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