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KM53 WEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

58,284 mi
Last recorded58,284 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,284 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 58,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,270 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 54,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,843 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 49,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,551 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,256 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,905 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2011 39,965 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,965 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,981 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 35,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 32,702 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre outer wall Scuffed,/outer edge worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,702 miles

near side front tyre outer wall Scuffed,/outer edge worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,779 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 WEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

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

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