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AY53 YZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021
Fail 3 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

x2 rear shockers corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 86,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

x2 rear shockers corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,750 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 80,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 67,522 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly misshapped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

plastic covers restricting inspection of brake pipes

Fail 3 May 2017 67,522 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly misshapped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

plastic covers restricting inspection of brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2016

nearside mirror brocken.exh corroded.rear arm worn .

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,417 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,562 miles

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

mileometer not illuminated fully

slight crack on side repeater o/s/front

Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

mileometer not illuminated fully

slight crack on side repeater o/s/front

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,591 miles

both front flexi cracking

front discs wearing and corroding on edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,591 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front flexi cracking

front discs wearing and corroding on edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,450 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,440 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 41,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,832 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,205 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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AY53 YZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY53 YZT, 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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AY53 YZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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