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CK53 KYR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,000 mi
Last recorded133,000 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,000 miles

o/s/f side repeater lens cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2016 133,000 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake light waning stop on (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

o/s/f side repeater lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,841 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,841 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Both Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge of tyre

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,536 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,010 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,094 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,021 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,613 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 28,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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CK53 KYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CK53 KYR, 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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CK53 KYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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