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AK53 MYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,628 mi
Last recorded67,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,628 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

PADS ON OFFSIDE FRONT WORN MORE THAN NEARSIDE FROMNT

Fail 10 Jan 2017 67,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE FRONT (1.8)

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

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim OFFSIDE FRONT AND WHEEL DAMAGED ALSO (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

PADS ON OFFSIDE FRONT WORN MORE THAN NEARSIDE FROMNT

Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,084 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 57,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,014 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,279 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,206 miles

srs light

Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

srs light

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 16,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 5,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,735 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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AK53 MYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AK53 MYA, 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 AK53 MYA registered?

AK53 MYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is AK53 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 MYA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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