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WF53 KZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,895 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 19 May 2025 71,883 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 68,318 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,602 miles

Covers underneath vehicle

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,652 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,927 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,025 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2020 57,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,571 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,571 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,033 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

surface corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,909 miles

Offside Rear lower spring cup rubber missing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,909 miles

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

Offside Rear lower spring cup rubber missing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,997 miles

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)

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

Under trays fitted front to back

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,997 miles

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)

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

Under trays fitted front to back

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,081 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,319 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,553 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,553 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,124 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,290 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 24,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,746 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,712 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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WF53 KZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF53 KZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 KZE registered?

WF53 KZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is WF53 KZE safe to buy?

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