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KY53 HYR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,046 mi
Last recorded114,046 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 114,046 miles

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

o/s/r radius arm bush is worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,653 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 109,653 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,494 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,829 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,829 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 97,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,045 miles

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

SRS warning light on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,571 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,476 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 54,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,605 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 46,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,907 miles

front wipers smeary

rear wiper blade split

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 HYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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