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KY53 JCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,108 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

all front & rear under body component deteriorating & corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

under body covers fitted front to rear

Fail 21 Jun 2019 109,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

all front & rear under body component deteriorating & corroded

exhaust corroded

under body covers fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished and cracking

brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,696 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 102,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer skin coming away on center exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,344 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,263 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear brake discs lightly scored.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,090 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 JCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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