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GY53 KKH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,195 mi
Last recorded71,195 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,195 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 71,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 54,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,303 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 45,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 43,220 miles

advise centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,552 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,084 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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GY53 KKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY53 KKH, 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 GY53 KKH registered?

GY53 KKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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