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KY53 JSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,126 mi
Last recorded206,126 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 206,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 190,699 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 190,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 175,416 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 157,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 142,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 124,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,803 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 106,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,626 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside windscreen washer jet needs adjusting

offside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,197 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 62,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 50,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,204 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 JSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

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

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