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SK53 YSH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,776 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 91,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 88,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 81,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Aug 2015 77,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,611 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 73,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,580 miles

both front brake pipes are corroded in places

both rear brake pipes are corroded

nearside front indicator is starting to show a white light

Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes are corroded in places

both rear brake pipes are corroded

nearside front indicator is starting to show a white light

offside headlight adjuster is missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,503 miles

full under body shields fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,380 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

full under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,380 miles

full under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,797 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,797 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,049 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 39,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,194 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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SK53 YSH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK53 YSH, 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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SK53 YSH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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