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KM53 WMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,338 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view tapped (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,414 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view tapped (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view tapped (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,907 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jun 2015 83,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,744 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 50,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,995 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 30,995 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 WMJ 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

KM53 WMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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