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KL53 BYF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2019

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2018
Fail 23 Nov 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,546 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 89,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,227 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,388 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 68,378 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,838 miles

engine management light on

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front brake hoses cracking

dent inside wheel rim

indicator lamp on o/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall 195/50/15vr

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Aug 2008 41,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front brake hoses cracking

dent inside wheel rim

engine management light on

indicator lamp on o/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall 195/50/15vr

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,352 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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KL53 BYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KL53 BYF, 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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KL53 BYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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