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KM53 WMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,844 mi
Last recorded122,844 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

N/S front and rear door damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 82,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,059 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

STEERING UNION JOIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 3 Nov 2017 82,059 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

STEERING UNION JOIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,647 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked yellow (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked yellow (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,812 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,812 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,772 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,695 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2012 59,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2011 54,725 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,725 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2010 47,651 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,556 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

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

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