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KY53 YXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 92,228 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,341 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,341 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,337 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,327 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 55,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,597 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 YXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

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

Is KY53 YXF safe to buy?

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