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KM53 WBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,222 mi
Last recorded54,222 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,222 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 54,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre spliting inside wall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,336 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn badly on outer edges & deteriorated

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn unevenly & cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil Max 3 ?

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Scratch to the offside front wheel arch/body

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel arch has minor accident damage.

Offside and nearside front tyres are worn on outer edges.

Offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s stop light connection

wiper's slightly smearing

Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,934 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,604 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,722 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,265 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 WBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KM53 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

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

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