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KS53 YLP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 100,114 miles

brake pipes greased

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbgody/suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbgody/suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pipes corroded/greased

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2025 99,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pipes corroded/greased

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box outer casing peeling

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 96,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box outer casing peeling

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 93,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both side rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded/peeling

front tyres slight inner edge wear

Fail 18 Jan 2022 89,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded/peeling

front tyres slight inner edge wear

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyre inner edges worn

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

hand brake only just met minimum efficiency

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

undertrays fitted to underside

wipers noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded/peeling

some instrument cluster illumination inop

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,055 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,801 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded/peeling

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded/peeling (centre box)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s washer jet aim poor

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 57,279 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 50,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 50,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 44,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,183 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,102 miles

N/S/R Suspension Spring corroding.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,891 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight cut in tyre wall, no cords showing.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,637 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 YLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

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

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