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KE53 VFY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,899 mi
Last recorded68,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,899 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,206 miles

FRONT SCREEN

Fail 28 Sep 2015 64,203 miles

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

FRONT SCREEN

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,939 miles

front screen

Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,939 miles

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

front screen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,068 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,609 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,355 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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KE53 VFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE53 VFY, 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 KE53 VFY registered?

KE53 VFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is KE53 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 VFY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE53 VFY have outstanding finance?

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