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KM53 WHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,990 mi
Last recorded84,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,990 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,052 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,261 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,645 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 75,456 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

note all seats in rear have been removed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,456 miles

note all seats in rear have been removed

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,039 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 153,928 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 153,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,282 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 41,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,654 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,026 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 WHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

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

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