MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes greased
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
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
both front brake pipes are corroded in places
both rear brake pipes are corroded
nearside front indicator is starting to show a white light
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
full under body shields fitted
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
full under body shields fitted
full under body shields fitted
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SK53 YSH registered?
SK53 YSH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is SK53 YSH safe to buy?
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