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KM53 YZO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 YZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cuts

Rear box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019 116,800 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cuts

Rear box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,456 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,598 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2011 80,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre casing perished

Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear number letters partially obscured

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

nearside head/light on right hand/limit/

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads look low on inside

under trays

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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KM53 YZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM53 YZO, 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 KM53 YZO registered?

KM53 YZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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