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YC53 KBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,065 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit-horn distorted-front pads wearing low-x2 front shockers damp

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,827 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light partially working

engine management light on

nsr seatbelt latch cover missing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

centre brake light partially working

engine management light on

nsr seatbelt latch cover missing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat belt stalk cover brocken

Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,037 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat belt stalk cover brocken

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,678 miles

nsf tyre has cut in tyre wall

Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,803 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,235 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 38,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,659 miles

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

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

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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YC53 KBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC53 KBN, 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 YC53 KBN registered?

YC53 KBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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