MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes
slight dampness offside and nearside shock absorbers
slight play in lower steering colume universal joint
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
play in lower stering colume universal joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
play in lower stering colume universal joint
nearside mirror glass cracked
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished cracked
offside and nearside front strut top areas ,sound of partial siezure of mountings when turning
offside and nearside rear tyres perished side walls in tread
slight play detected at steering wheel to road wheels
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
nearside mirror glass cracked
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished cracked
offside and nearside front strut top areas ,sound of partial siezure of mountings when turning
offside and nearside rear tyres perished side walls in tread
slight play detected at steering wheel to road wheels
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear number plate backing water stained & separating
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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LS53 YKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 LS53 YKU, 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 LS53 YKU registered?
LS53 YKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 December 2003.
Is LS53 YKU safe to buy?
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