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KP53 YEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,773 mi
Last recorded163,773 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 YEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 163,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 158,935 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 158,930 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 151,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 146,008 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 146,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019
Fail 11 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 134,354 miles

Central steel brake pipes covered not visable

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,666 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,459 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,091 miles

tread on rear tyres slightly disstorted...

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,126 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 61,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,926 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,944 miles

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

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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KP53 YEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KP53 YEJ, 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 KP53 YEJ registered?

KP53 YEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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