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KY53 HXR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019
Fail 20 Apr 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,000 miles

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,452 miles

Both front flexis starting to perish

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,631 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged and insecure.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,676 miles

front bumper damaged.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,517 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 39,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre is on 1.6mm

near side rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front mirror lens damaged.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 37,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front mirror lens damaged.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,282 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 35,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 35,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

accident damage to nearside front around headlamp mounting area.

child seats fitted to rear seats.

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 HXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

KY53 HXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KY53 HXR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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