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KM53 WGN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,891 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,899 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking in the tread

eml on

Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,899 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking in the tread

eml on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,230 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,223 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,492 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,815 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,588 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

KM53 WGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 WGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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