MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wall cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres wall cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 YTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DG53 YTL, 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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How do I check the history of DG53 YTL?
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What year was DG53 YTL registered?
DG53 YTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.
Is DG53 YTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 YTL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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