MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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ML53 YYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ML53 YYU, 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 ML53 YYU registered?
ML53 YYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is ML53 YYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML53 YYU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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