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KY53 HLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 85,673 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear bumper insecure

rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 7 May 2016 82,693 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 May 2016 82,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 May 2015 75,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 70,797 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,750 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,082 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,525 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise n/s front door mirror conditionof glass.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,525 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise n/s front door mirror conditionof glass.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,026 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 28,026 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,940 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 HLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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