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KL53 BYK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 BYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,177 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 81,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,601 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,229 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,706 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,101 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KL53 BYK, 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 KL53 BYK registered?

KL53 BYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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