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MF53 VYR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,884 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 115,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,695 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 108,695 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,801 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 100,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 93,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,261 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 80,195 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,039 miles

centre exhaust corroded.

clonking on steering.

offside front wiper splitting.

slight wear to front antiroll bar D mounts.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroded.

clonking on steering.

offside front wiper splitting.

slight wear to front antiroll bar D mounts.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 644,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged and buckled.

slight free play in steering assembly.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 644,931 miles

nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged and buckled.

slight free play in steering assembly.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,125 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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MF53 VYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF53 VYR, 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 MF53 VYR registered?

MF53 VYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MF53 VYR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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