MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
195/50R15
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre just on limit needs changing now
repairs to nearside front subframe heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured corner (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulders (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
195/50R15
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre just on limit needs changing now
child seat fitted to nearside rear
front brake pads worn low
front tyres worn to limit
offside rear tyre perished and cracked
rear tyres worn to limit
steering feels knotchy may needs further investigation
trims fitted to undersides
child seat fitted to nearside rear
front tyres worn
offside rear tyre perished
trims fitted to outersills and undersides
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 YCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?
KS53 YCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is KS53 YCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for KS53 YCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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