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KY53 HUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,467 mi
Last recorded90,467 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 90,467 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,784 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 82,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 77,050 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 77,050 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,570 miles

Centre Rear Outer cover on exhaust corrreded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,044 miles

front discs have slight wear

silencer starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,702 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 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HUK, 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 HUK registered?

KY53 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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