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KY53 HLR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,462 mi
Last recorded108,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,462 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded & deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,802 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 106,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 101,480 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipes are starting to rust

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe is starting to rust

rear exhaust box outer cover is rusting

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is cracking on the tread

Nearside Rear brake pipes are starting to rust

Offside Front tyre is cracking on the tread

Offside Rear brake pipe is starting to rust

rear exhaust box outer cover is rusting

Pass 29 Dec 2020 93,270 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brakes pipes corroded rear both

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,534 miles

Brake pipes corroded.All

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 85,277 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 82,025 miles

Exhaust Middle Section In Poor Condition

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,669 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,824 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 HLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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