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ML53 YZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,168 mi
Last recorded81,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,168 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015
Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,618 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres cracking

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all front brake pads wearing low

slight knock on upper steering column

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 YZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

ML53 YZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is ML53 YZE safe to buy?

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