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YF53 KPA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,909 mi
Last recorded40,909 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 31,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FLEXI JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,112 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

knocking at top of steering column

Fail 28 Aug 2018 28,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,848 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,105 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 23,728 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,150 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 KPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

YF53 KPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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