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KM53 WDV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,126 mi
Last recorded95,126 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,900 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,047 miles

n/s side sill plastisc trim damaged.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 69,047 miles

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

n/s side sill plastisc trim damaged.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,932 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT BUT NOT REACHING CORDS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,180 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,647 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 WDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

KM53 WDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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