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KM53 WJN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,558 mi
Last recorded82,558 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,558 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,558 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 62,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,622 miles

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

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

both rear tyre`s slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,361 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,971 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 35,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,667 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 WJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 WJN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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