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KU53 ZYM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ZYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under shields fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer corroded and deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 95,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer corroded and deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,669 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,709 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 91,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,214 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 89,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front /large bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 86,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low bothy front (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front /large bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

SERVICE DUE "spanner symbol" in display

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

SERVICE DUE "spanner symbol" in display

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,433 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,926 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,524 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 61,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,475 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,737 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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KU53 ZYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KU53 ZYM, 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 KU53 ZYM registered?

KU53 ZYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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