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KN53 LYW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,002 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,700 miles

knocking at steering column area

Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,251 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,620 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,452 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,026 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,425 miles

unable to check full condition of brake pipes,panels fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,941 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE & FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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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KN53 LYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KN53 LYW, 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 KN53 LYW registered?

KN53 LYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KN53 LYW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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