MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust centre silencer corroded
Front and rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside windscreen wiper splitting
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Rear tyres perished
Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wipers smearing
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust centre silencer corroded
Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes on n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust hanger missing but system still supported
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust hanger missing but system still supported
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r spring rusty
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r spring rusty
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bracket is broken off from rear exhaust but exhaust system is supported
both sides front brake hoses splitting
both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded
exhaust sytem deteriorated
front brake discs rusty on braking surface of disc
knocking from steering
n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated
rear brake pipes rusty
slight play n/s/f tie rod ball joint
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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KS53 YFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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