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KY53 HVA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,217 mi
Last recorded44,217 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 44,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,580 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside door mirror damaged, does not affect rear view of the road

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,847 miles

eml warning lamp indicate fault

offside door mirror glass slightly loose

slight play in steering shaft universal joint

Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,522 miles

engine management waring lamp indicate fault

offside door mirror glass slightly loose

slight play in steering shaft universal joint

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,105 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 30,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiper blade smearing slightly

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,516 miles

both rear tyres have hairline cracks around tread pattern

Fail 9 Jun 2011 29,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have hairline cracks around tread pattern

Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,921 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,742 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder treads

small cracks on both front tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,431 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,707 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 HVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

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

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