MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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) ()
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leaks
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
n/s rear tyre cracks on sidewall
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KY53 HWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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