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LS53 YPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,881 mi
Last recorded79,881 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 79,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,313 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light partly not working

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted now allowing full inspection of the sill areas front to rear

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing missing

plastic sill covers fitted to the n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of the sill areas

Fail 24 Oct 2017 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing missing

o/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

plastic sill covers fitted to the n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of the sill areas

tyre size 195/50/r15 82H

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,399 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded/peeling

n/s and o/s side skirt covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the inner and outer sill area

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing missing

rear tyre's wearing uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,715 miles

Both front wiper blades split/poor

Child seat fitted to offside rear outer seat belt

Nearside rear outer seat belt buckle cover missing

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,430 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in drum sticks in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2013 48,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in drum sticks in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,162 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,466 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,537 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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LS53 YPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LS53 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

LS53 YPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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