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KY53 HYP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 81,385 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 69,681 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,520 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,936 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,641 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 39,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,277 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,712 miles

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

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 HYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 HYP registered?

KY53 HYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is KY53 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HYP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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