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KM53 WJD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,409 mi
Last recorded92,409 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,409 miles

All Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 92,403 miles

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

All Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,891 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,062 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019
Fail 30 Aug 2019

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Body component insecure hub cap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 73,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake line to caliper starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join next to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake line to caliper starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 70,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 67,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also deteriorated/cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

offside side repeater indicator slightly damaged

Fail 26 May 2016 67,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also deteriorated/cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

offside side repeater indicator slightly damaged

Pass 29 May 2015 62,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade torn

offside side repeater slightly damaged

Fail 29 May 2015 62,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade torn, unable to check wipers fully due to washers not working

offside side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 21 May 2014 58,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 55,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,493 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight noise in the steering wheel.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 35,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,392 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 WJD 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 WJD, 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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KM53 WJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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