MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
Nearside wiper torn
Unable to check various items due to protective covers
Various brake pipes corroding
n/s/f repeater lens cracked
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f repeater lens cracked
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
N/S repeater lamp lens damaged
O/S wiper smearing screen slightly
Slight dampness at fuel tank filler neck,unable to gain access to check properly due to splash shield
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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SP53 YSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SP53 YSA, 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 SP53 YSA registered?
SP53 YSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 October 2003.
Is SP53 YSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP53 YSA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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