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KS53 YCB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,692 mi
Last recorded25,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 25,692 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 24,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 23,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 22,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 20,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 19,999 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 19,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,284 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,732 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 17,026 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 17,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 16,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 13,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,810 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 11,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,745 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 10,619 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 10,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 9,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2009 9,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 7,916 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 5,926 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 4,487 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 YCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

KS53 YCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is KS53 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 YCB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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