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KY53 YXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,895 mi
Last recorded79,895 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 79,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp loose

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,340 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 73,053 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust poor

Fail 8 Dec 2017 66,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,647 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,290 miles

rear exhaust box poor

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 60,290 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,598 miles

both front discs have advanced signs of wear

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,504 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,338 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,032 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 YXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

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

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