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KY53 YXR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

we advise attention to the shock absorber a.s.a.p

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,107 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,282 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 YXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 YXR registered?

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

Is KY53 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 YXR shows 12 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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