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AK53 MYB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,927 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front [ becoming excessive] (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished / splitting (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust silencer corroding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,927 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front [ becoming excessive] (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished / splitting (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust silencer corroding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,287 miles

2Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

MIL Light on

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,287 miles

2Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

MIL Light on

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,661 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 47,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,054 miles

o/s/r. lens cracked.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 46,054 miles

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

o/s/r. lens cracked.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,862 miles

steering slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steering slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,862 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 21,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,517 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 16,517 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 MYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

AK53 MYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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