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KY53 HFW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,013 miles

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer plastic sill cover damaged/split.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded. (outer) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded. (outer) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass loose but still secure.

Fail 12 Aug 2021 84,012 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer plastic sill cover damaged/split.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded. (outer) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded. (outer) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass loose but still secure.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,111 miles

Offside Front brakehose cracked but not exposing cords or inner material

Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,874 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 78,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,333 miles

Offside front CV boot is starting to deteriorate/has pin hole

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low INCORRECT IMAGE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front CV boot is starting to deteriorate/has pin hole

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2017 73,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,002 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,978 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,389 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,118 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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KY53 HFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KY53 HFW, 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 KY53 HFW registered?

KY53 HFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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