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KM53 WJF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,061 miles

Offside Rear slight miss shape

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight miss shape

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,432 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,421 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear arches has surface corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer dteriated but not holed

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,997 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,032 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,028 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,440 miles

slight leak n/s/r shocker

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,414 miles

Standard body panel covering underside of car.

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 WJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 WJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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