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KY53 JCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,689 mi
Last recorded114,689 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,389 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 104,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 28 Oct 2017 86,987 miles

Steering column noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,618 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,715 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades smear

slight knock from steering column

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,629 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column Knocking

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,636 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,605 miles

Advise nsr tyre low air pressure in need of attention ****ASAP****

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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