MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wiper blade slightly worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blade slightly worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to osr w/arch and door
slight h/brake travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
damage to osr w/arch and door
slight h/brake travel
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
front brake hoses slightly cracked and perrished
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 YBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YBY, 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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KS53 YBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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