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KS53 YGG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,896 mi
Last recorded74,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,896 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,548 miles

eml on

n/s/f tyre tyre on limit

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,990 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,924 miles

Front brake imbalance high 25%

Pass 10 May 2012 56,817 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM OFFSIDE HEADLAMP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS DISTORTED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS 2 DEEP CUTS IN THE INNER WALL ALMOST TO CORDS AND MAY BLOW OUT STRONGLY ADVISE TO REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS 2 DEEP CHUNKS OUT OF THE OUTER SIDEWALL ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM OFFSIDE HEADLAMP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS DISTORTED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS 2 DEEP CUTS IN THE INNER WALL ALMOST TO CORDS AND MAY BLOW OUT STRONGLY ADVISE TO REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS 2 DEEP CHUNKS OUT OF THE OUTER SIDEWALL ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,858 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 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

KS53 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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