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LY53 UFK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,084 mi
Last recorded64,084 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,084 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,084 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Pass 12 May 2016 58,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 12 May 2016 58,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 49,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,875 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

slight play in sttering coluum

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

slight play in sttering coluum

Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,671 miles

All four tyres have damage to sidewalls

All four wheels damaged

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,671 miles

All four tyres have damage to sidewalls

All four wheels damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 26,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,491 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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LY53 UFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY53 UFK, 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 LY53 UFK registered?

LY53 UFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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