MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorted
Body work damage to the n/s rear wheel arch and bumper.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SWlight play and knock in the steering.
The rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges.
Washers and wipers.
Body work damage to the n/s rear wheel arch and bumper.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SWlight play and knock in the steering.
The rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges.
Washers and wipers.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play and knock in the steering.
The front tyres are wearing on the edges.
Wipers.
Slight play and knock in the steering.
The front tyres are wearing on the edges.
Wipers.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in the steering.
The n/s rear seat belt buckle cover is missing.
Slight play in the steering.
The n/s rear seat belt buckle cover is missing.
Slight play in the steering.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY53 YWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?
KY53 YWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is KY53 YWZ safe to buy?
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