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KY53 HYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,203 mi
Last recorded79,203 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,203 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 74,646 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,053 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 61,963 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 61,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,345 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 55,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2011 35,088 miles

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

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

front discs worn slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,534 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking up.

Pass 19 Oct 2008 25,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,991 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 HYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

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

Is KY53 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY53 HYC have outstanding finance?

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