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KY53 HFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,536 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 85,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 83,804 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 80,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,496 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,696 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,004 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,208 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 HFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY53 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

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

Is KY53 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HFX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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