MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()
n/s front tyre worn on outside edge
o/s rear tyre perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()
n/s front tyre worn on outside edge
o/s rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()
o/s rear tyre perished
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()
o/s rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seatbelt frayed
n/s and o/s top mounts rought when rotated
power steering pot insecurely fixed
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seatbelt slight frayed
horn affects operation of the front o/s position lamp
n/s and o/s front suspention top mounts rough when turned
power steering reservoir insecurely fixed
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY53 HMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?
KY53 HMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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