2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · KY53 NEU
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 86,128 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KY53 NEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 86,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KY53 NEU Mileage History
- 11/10/202378,485 mi
- 14/10/202378,485 mi
- 29/10/202483,000 mi+4,515 mi
- 01/12/202586,128 mi+3,128 mi
- 01/12/202586,128 mi
Average of roughly 3,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KY53 NEU 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 NEU) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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