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KY53 HWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,514 mi
Last recorded42,514 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 42,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,066 miles

Engine Management light on dash

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

Rear arches corroded

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some items from view

Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,066 miles

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

Engine Management light on dash

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

Rear arches corroded

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some items from view

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,687 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front wipers worn

Nearside sill trim taped

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel arches corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic outer sill trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 41,360 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic outer sill trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,942 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 31,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,161 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 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

KY53 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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