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KY53 YWT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,465 mi
Last recorded40,465 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,465 miles

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

Slight play developing within steering column.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,121 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,359 miles

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

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

Slight knock in the steering.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

KY53 YWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is KY53 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 YWT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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