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KY53 HTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 89,982 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 88,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,506 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 83,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2012 74,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 74,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,299 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 67,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 67,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,927 miles

Rear wiper blade needed.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

KY53 HTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is KY53 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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