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KY53 HGA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,622 miles

Nearside Front brake hose cover split

Offside Front brake hose covers split

under trays

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose cover split

Offside Front brake hose covers split

under trays

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,533 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

knocking noise from steering

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knocking noise from steering

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knock From Steering Wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knock From Steering Wheel

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,959 miles

slight knock on steering

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,368 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 HGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

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

Is KY53 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HGA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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