MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arches corroded both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
underbody plastic covers fitted preventing a full corrosion inspection
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arches corroded both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
underbody plastic covers fitted preventing a full corrosion inspection
Nearside Front slight uneven wear edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Outer wheel arches both sides corroded
centre/rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
plastic under-trays fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front slight uneven wear edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Outer wheel arches both sides corroded
centre/rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
plastic under-trays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unidentified knock through steering (column)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unidentified knock through steering (column)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic underbody covers fitted preventing a full check
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic underbody covers fitted preventing a full check
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic undertrays fitted, not allowing a full under-vehicle inspection
unidentified knock through steering/suspension (possible PAS Rack noise) not considered dangerous
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic undertrays fitted, not allowing a full under-vehicle inspection
unidentified knock through steering/suspension (possible PAS Rack noise) not considered dangerous
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Park brake lever has a very low reserve travel RBT efficiency results ok
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust centre box corroded
front and rear discs surface rust
n/s gearbox diff seal leaking
rear tyres spliting/cracking slightly
exhaust centre box corroded
front and rear discs surface rust
n/s gearbox diff seal leaking
rear tyres spliting/cracking slightly
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KM53 WMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 WMU, 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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KM53 WMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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