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KS53 JTY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,683 mi
Last recorded53,683 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,665 miles

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

Under panels fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,375 miles

Under panel fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,883 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 46,883 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,314 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 44,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,109 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,542 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under panels fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,088 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 28,600 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush is comming adrift from arm

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,701 miles

slight knocking noise from steering column

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,362 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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KS53 JTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 KS53 JTY, 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 KS53 JTY registered?

KS53 JTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is KS53 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 JTY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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