MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroded
front shocks corroded
knocking in steering
slight free play in steering
some brake pipes poorly routed
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
steering and susp slight // b.pipes
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 HTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?
KY53 HTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is KY53 HTU safe to buy?
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