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EF53 KYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,691 mi
Last recorded62,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,691 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

knock in steering

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and is going out of shape

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link

under-trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

wipers hit each other

Fail 12 Jan 2017 62,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

knock in steering

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and is going out of shape

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link

under-trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

wipers hit each other

Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,429 miles

both wiper blades split

complete underside of vehicle covered in plastic trim

n/s/r tyre bald on the inner edge recommend replace

o/s/r brake light bulb is dim

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level tread on n/s/r tyre low on edge and split in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,514 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

exhaust squeaking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,864 miles

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

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

front wipers small splits

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,166 miles

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

nearside wiper small split

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,212 miles

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside rear tyre starting too crack and perish

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,618 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside rear tyre starting too crack and perish

advise offside front tyre starting too crack and perish

Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,440 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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EF53 KYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF53 KYZ, 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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EF53 KYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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