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KM53 WKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 96,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

silencer in poor condition

slight play in steering column/rack

Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Slight play in steering rack/column

Fail 6 Nov 2021 93,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Slight play in steering rack/column

Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear brake pips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 88,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear brake pips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 86,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 84,192 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 84,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,541 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,850 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flex hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,696 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,004 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,712 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,289 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 WKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

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

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