MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear inner sills corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear inner sills corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine warning light on
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear inner sills corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear inner sills corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front cv boot slightly damaged but preventing ingress of dirt
Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 HUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 HUU, 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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KY53 HUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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