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KM53 WEA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,424 mi
Last recorded81,424 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,805 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 68,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,107 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,919 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 49,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,633 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,178 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 WEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KM53 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

KM53 WEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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