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KY53 YYG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,599 mi
Last recorded54,599 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,599 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,496 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,579 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 46,579 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,413 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,413 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,327 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,739 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 YYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

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

Is KY53 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 YYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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