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MT53 YBE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 75,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,652 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,294 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 57,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,458 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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MT53 YBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT53 YBE, 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 MT53 YBE registered?

MT53 YBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is MT53 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 YBE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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