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KY53 HWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,632 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,225 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 42,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,031 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 HWN 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 HWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 HWN registered?

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

Is KY53 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HWN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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