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KM53 WKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,842 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front o/s front n/s rear o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,008 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut along circumference

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

service brake just met the legal requirement

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,923 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 74,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,237 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,237 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play at steering wheel

srs light stays on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front wheel binding

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,466 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear inner sill started too rust

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,042 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 44,042 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2007 39,468 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,730 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 WKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 WKY, 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 WKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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