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KM53 WLP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,587 mi
Last recorded56,587 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,587 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb upside down in holder (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,707 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,322 miles

advise osr tyre perished

advise play in steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2016 39,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise osr tyre perished

advise play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 29,684 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,732 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,779 miles

near side front tyre wall cracked

off side front tyre wall cracked

off side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,137 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 WLP 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 76.5%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

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

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