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LY53 KMF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,725 mi
Last recorded76,725 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 76,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2014

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,004 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 63,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,821 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 56,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 24 May 2011 48,950 miles

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

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

we advise the o/s rear tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 25 May 2010 42,181 miles

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

we advise that the brake discs are replaced a.s.a.p

Fail 25 May 2010 42,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

we advise that the tyre and brake discs are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 15 May 2009 34,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 34,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,928 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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LY53 KMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY53 KMF, 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 LY53 KMF registered?

LY53 KMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LY53 KMF safe to buy?

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