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YF53 KNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,068 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to limit on inner edges

Rear brake pipes are heavily corroded

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,019 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,827 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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YF53 KNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF53 KNZ, 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 YF53 KNZ registered?

YF53 KNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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