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KM53 WJX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,198 mi
Last recorded132,198 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,198 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 132,191 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 119,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,235 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside+offside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,337 miles

Centre silencer slightly corroded

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,337 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre silencer slightly corroded

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,581 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 80,581 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,031 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 71,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,033 miles

n/s washer poor

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,017 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,955 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,380 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,173 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 28,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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