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KY53 HGG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,456 mi
Last recorded81,456 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 78,477 miles

All under body covers fitted, sill covers fitted restricted inspection

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,249 miles

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

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2018 76,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 74,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR LEADS TOP HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,641 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

rear wiper ripped

under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,934 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

engine noisey

exhaust mount broken and exhaust rusty

near side rear tyre on 2mm

slight damage off side front mirror unit

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,581 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

drivers mirror glass taped up

middle section exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perishing

drivers mirror glass taped up

middle section exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,746 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,377 miles

slight play at steering wheel rim

Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play at steering wheel rim

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,145 miles

both front brake hoses are perishing

front screen is chipped

offside rear tyre outer side wall and tread perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,970 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread is out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,861 miles

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,498 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 HGG 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 HGG, 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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KY53 HGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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