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AY53 ZBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,855 mi
Last recorded73,855 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,855 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 73,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,983 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 27 Mar 2017 57,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,697 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,616 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,560 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 ZBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBN, 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 AY53 ZBN registered?

AY53 ZBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AY53 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 ZBN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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