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KM53 WGO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,123 mi
Last recorded117,123 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,123 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 116,765 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s inner sills to inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,526 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 115,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 114,009 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 114,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play to column joint to rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 108,533 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs clearly warped on brake tester (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill, jacking point aera (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play to column joint to rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,549 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

large under trays fitted

slight leak to nearside front shockabsorber

Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

large under trays fitted

slight leak to nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,564 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,414 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,862 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,841 miles

nsf and osf flexi brake hose protective sleeves split

srs warning light on dash.{safty restraint system}

Fail 9 Jun 2011 41,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,550 miles

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,882 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,347 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,891 miles

sill/underbody covers fitted

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 WGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO registered?

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

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