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SK53 YUC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,515 mi
Last recorded30,515 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,515 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 30,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,964 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 22,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 15,023 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 15,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 8,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 8,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 8,544 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Sep 2012 8,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,108 miles

all tyres cracked/perished

Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,775 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 7,775 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,432 miles

Slight wear on steering column

Pass 18 Sep 2006 4,283 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 YUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YUC, 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 YUC registered?

SK53 YUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is SK53 YUC safe to buy?

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