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KY53 HGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,314 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,697 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,752 miles

Child seat fitted.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced but not working. (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,236 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers don't let do the full inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2016 53,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers don't let do the full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork has dent

Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,381 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 22,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,704 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,386 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 19,386 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 15,850 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HGJ 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 72.7%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

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

Is KY53 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HGJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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