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KY53 YTA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024
Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,728 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 74,728 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,758 miles

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

knotchy steering

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,517 miles

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

notchy steering

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,153 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,399 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 41,322 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,791 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,882 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,187 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 YTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

KY53 YTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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