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KM53 WGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,142 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 87,141 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,397 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,397 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,846 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,560 miles

2 rear tyres cracks side walls but no cords

o/s/f tyre cracks side wall but no cords

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,673 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,411 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 63,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,050 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 49,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,377 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 WGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 WGZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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