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KY53 HWX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,761 miles

Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,793 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both sills corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 107,698 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting by working on offside when nearside switched on. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Slight misting to Patton. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative Not working on nearside. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Slight misting to Patton. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust outer casing showing corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Jacking block damaged.

Rear Corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,809 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,474 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,546 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 88,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,491 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leaks

Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,291 miles

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

oil leaks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,710 miles

n/s rear tyre cracks on sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2011 51,710 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,942 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 33,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,789 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,464 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 HWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

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

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