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WF53 KZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,568 mi
Last recorded109,568 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,568 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 85,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads friction material less than backing plate almost at 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules and rear brake pipes along trailing arms

Noise/slight play top of steering column

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tail gate struts weak

Fail 10 Mar 2018 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads friction material less than backing plate almost at 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules and rear brake pipes along trailing arms

Noise/slight play top of steering column

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tail gate struts weak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,507 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,265 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,376 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 39,122 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,122 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,444 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 KZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF53 KZN, 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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WF53 KZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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