2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · KY53 HGE
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 88,981 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 HGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2023
- 88,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 HGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KY53 HGE) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KY53 HGE Mileage History
- 03/12/202184,649 mi
- 03/12/202184,649 mi
- 05/12/202287,208 mi+2,559 mi
- 06/12/202287,208 mi
- 15/11/202388,981 mi+1,773 mi
Average of roughly 2,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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