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KY53 HYH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,460 mi
Last recorded71,460 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,391 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 65,902 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 65,902 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,732 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,206 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fluid misting (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,994 miles

both front tyres perished

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

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

centre exhaust corroded around support band

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 39,627 miles

starting to tear & perish all along the outter circumferance of n/s/r ; o/s/r tyre's

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear offside lamp craked slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 27,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,619 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 HYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

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

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