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KM53 WJO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,028 mi
Last recorded114,028 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,028 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Radius arm bearing failed (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 110,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 108,369 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 108,367 miles

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

Rear rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,510 miles

Nearside Front axial road on steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,175 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,179 miles

lower steering column joint has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,699 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,675 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,155 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 WJO 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 78.9%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

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

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