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KY53 HLP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,455 mi
Last recorded72,455 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,455 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 62,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,817 miles

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)

centre silencer outer skin rusty

front tyres starting to crack on inner wall

windscreen washers weak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,189 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine has a miss fire when first started

engine light not working (mil lamp)

front number plate deteriorating

offside washer jet not hitting centre of screen ( still provides sufficient washer fluid)

rear exhaust box going rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,237 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside wiper blade mstarting to split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,232 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside wiper blade mstarting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,474 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,172 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,069 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 HLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 HLP registered?

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

Is KY53 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HLP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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