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KY53 UGT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,910 mi
Last recorded54,910 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,910 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted away.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted away.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,045 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted away , silencer not leaking gases at present.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 54,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted away , silencer not leaking gases at present.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,205 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 53,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 52,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,756 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2018 49,756 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside wiper blade cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,742 miles

rear flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules, n/s front metal brake pipe slight rusting

suspension bushes showing signs of slight deteriation

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,826 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING AND LIPPED

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES CRACKING, BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

O/S REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

Fail 24 Aug 2016 46,826 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING AND LIPPED

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES CRACKING, BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,221 miles

front suspension bushes slightly worn, brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres slight cracking to side walls, ns front tyre worn close to 2mm

Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension bushes slightly worn, brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres slight cracking to side walls, ns front tyre worn close to 2mm

Fail 13 Sep 2014 42,181 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING, BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,181 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING, BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,901 miles

BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING, EXHAUST STARTING TO RUST, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST STARTING TO RUST, FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN,

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,253 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,902 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,896 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,629 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 UGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 UGT registered?

KY53 UGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is KY53 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 UGT shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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