MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust box in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
under trays fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre exhaust box in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
under trays fitted
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust very rusty
bonnet release poor
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split on inner side wall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust very rusty
bonnet release poor
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear seats not fitted at time of inspection,rear compartment modified for dog transport.
Slight play steering coloumn/universal joints.
Slight play steering rack assembly
Centre exhaust box in poor condition.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/s/f tyre on wear indicators.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre exhaust box in poor condition.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management warning lamp illuminated.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/s/f tyre on wear indicators.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Section Of Exhaust In Poor Condition.
Knocking Noise From Steering, Free Play.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition. Screws Very Rusty.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Section Of Exhaust In Poor Condition.
Knocking Noise From Steering, Free Play.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition. Screws Very Rusty.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake hosses in poor condtion.
Both rear brake pipes corroded.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Knock felt at steering wheel whilst shaking left to right
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Plastic undertrays fitted throughout vehicle
offside front tyre in poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Knock felt at steering wheel whilst shaking left to right
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Plastic undertrays fitted throughout vehicle
offside front tyre in poor condition
Both front brake hosses in poor condition.
Bonnet opperation poor, catch starting to scize.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KY53 YWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YWV, 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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KY53 YWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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