MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit/bold from the inner edge
offside rear tyre perished
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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 HTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?
KY53 HTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is KY53 HTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for KY53 HTL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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