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KM53 WLH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,043 mi
Last recorded81,043 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (unable to fully inspect corrosion as behind undercover) (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front seat belts require assistance to fully retract.

centre section of exhaust corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm, front bush starting to deteriorate

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside front lower suspension arm, both mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,671 miles

front section of exhaust corroded

nearside rear inner sill at suspension mounting area looks corroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,671 miles

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

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

front section of exhaust corroded

nearside rear inner sill at suspension mounting area looks corroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,456 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre begining to fall apart on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2014 65,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre begining to fall apart on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,801 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,032 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,032 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,832 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,326 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,437 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

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

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