MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brake pipes to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brake pipes to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate damaged
rust patches
some brake pipes rusty
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rust patches
some brake pipes rusty
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate damaged
rust patches
slight play in rack
some brake pipes rusty
front number plate damaged
o/s/f tyre low
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front number plate damaged
o/s/f bumper loose
o/s/f tyre low
center exhaust corroding
front brake hoses slightly deteriorating
front registartion plate damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
center exhaust corroding
front brake hoses slightly deteriorating
front registartion plate damaged
slight play in rack
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
slight play in rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate damaged
rear wiper blade split on end
strong advice both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY53 HMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 HMV, 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 HMV registered?
KY53 HMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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