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KY53 HVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,647 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,069 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear spring

Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,350 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,412 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre low on the outer edge

slight play in steering column detected at the steering wheel

Fail 1 May 2015 51,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre low on the outer edge

slight play in steering column detected at the steering wheel

Pass 9 May 2014 49,622 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 47,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,710 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,476 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 37,887 miles

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

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

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

slight knock in steering colume

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,332 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 HVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

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

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