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GF53 YKP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationGF53 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,526 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 76,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 71,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 71,541 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,393 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,305 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,981 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 59,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 4 Aug 2011 56,090 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,790 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 45,790 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,031 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,703 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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GF53 YKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF53 YKP, 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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GF53 YKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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