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KM53 WLB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer rotten

undertrays not allowing inspection of front to rear brake pipes/fuel pipes etc

Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,238 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer rotten

undertrays not allowing inspection of front to rear brake pipes/fuel pipes etc

Pass 31 Dec 2021 85,307 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,331 miles

Nearside Rear door latch temperamental! Adv- Requires atn!

Nearside Rear seat belt cover missing!

corrosion to- exhaust, sub frames, suspension, inner sills, & rear arches

front brake hoses perished

front pads low

front service brake fluctuating

rear no plate cracked

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,654 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s/r + o/s/r (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust,subframes,suspension,o/s/r inner sill,rear arches-corrosion

front brake hoses perished/splitting

n/s/r belt catch damaged

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,626 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s/r + o/s/r (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust,subframes,suspension,o/s/r inner sill,rear arches-corrosion

front brake hoses perished/splitting

n/s/r belt catch damaged

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,667 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind!

corrosion to front sub -frame, suspension & hub components

rear seat belt fastener cover missing

under -trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,309 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,822 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 60,493 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 60,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,717 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 50,717 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,709 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 44,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,417 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,447 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 WLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

KM53 WLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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