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KY53 HTN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 75,955 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025
Pass 27 Aug 2024 11,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 10,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,998 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,127 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,858 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,853 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front underarch pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front underarch pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,986 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,249 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre 2mm of tread

rear tyres 2 mm of tread

srs light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,461 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 150,050 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,150 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 HTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

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

Is KY53 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HTN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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