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KS53 LDY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,501 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,367 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,590 miles

front brake hoses deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust box corroded heavily

n/s rear tyre distorted/out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust box corroded heavily

n/s rear tyre distorted/out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f door check strap loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,583 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 37,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,839 miles

rear tyres worn low om inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,779 miles

slight damage on n/s/rear tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,716 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 LDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

KS53 LDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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