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KY53 YYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,872 mi
Last recorded50,872 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,767 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW TO SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,488 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 May 2012 42,087 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 42,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 37,950 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 37,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,915 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,875 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,151 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,623 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 YYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

KY53 YYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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