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KM53 WLX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,848 miles

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to legal limit

rear brake pads are on the legal limit

rear discs are corroded

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2012 93,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to legal limit

rear brake pads are on the legal limit

rear discs are corroded

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2011 82,012 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,310 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,809 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 WLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

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

Is KM53 WLX safe to buy?

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