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KY53 NGE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,034 mi
Last recorded128,034 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 128,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 128,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake hoes silght craked

Offside Front brake hoes silghty crake

Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner both tyre wear suggests that the wheel alignment requires checking.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,453 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as/marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,912 miles

exhaust outter skin deteriated

o/s/f tyre at 3mm

Fail 4 Feb 2015 108,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust outter skin deteriated

o/s/f tyre at 3mm

Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,624 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 69,837 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 30,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2008 30,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 25,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 NGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

KY53 NGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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