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ML53 YZA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,143 mi
Last recorded81,143 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 81,143 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion front subframe

Fail 19 Nov 2025 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion front subframe

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also knock from steering column,possible universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,250 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear under covers fitted

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated noise on steering wheel rotation (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 77,250 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear under covers fitted

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated noise on steering wheel rotation (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,667 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 19 Oct 2017 74,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,551 miles

front brake pads low.slight smeering on front wiperblades

runout in nsr wheel/tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,269 miles

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

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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ML53 YZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML53 YZA, 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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ML53 YZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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