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SK53 YSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,396 mi
Last recorded59,396 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,345 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,321 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,642 miles

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

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

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

instument cluster bulb out

rear tyre cracked between tread

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,642 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

instument cluster bulb out

rear tyre cracked between tread

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,001 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 YSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SK53 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

SK53 YSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is SK53 YSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK53 YSZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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