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ML53 YZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,277 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 55,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,128 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre has sidewall damage but no cord showing

screen has light scratch from wiper blade

steering rack worn

Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre has sidewall damage but no cord showing

screen has light scratch from wiper blade

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,816 miles

front pads wearing thin

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,240 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 31,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,947 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,296 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,464 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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ML53 YZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

ML53 YZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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