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KY53 HJG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,953 mi
Last recorded68,953 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 68,953 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer tyre side wall cracking up

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

Fail 14 May 2015 65,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2014 60,708 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking & perished

o/s/f & n/s/r jacking blocks missing

Fail 19 May 2014 60,708 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking & perished

o/s/f & n/s/r jacking blocks missing

rear exhaust corroded ( not yet blowing )

Pass 22 May 2013 56,317 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroding under mounting strap

offside front rubber jacking point missing

rear exhaust mounting broken but system secure

Fail 22 May 2013 56,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust silencer corroding under mounting strap

offside front rubber jacking point missing

rear exhaust mounting broken but system secure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,238 miles

offside front rubber jacking mounting missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front rubber jacking mounting missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,483 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,148 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,148 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,431 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 HJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG registered?

KY53 HJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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