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SP53 YSA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,396 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 88,396 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,356 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 79,292 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,545 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,541 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,867 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,262 miles

Nearside wiper torn

Unable to check various items due to protective covers

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,201 miles

n/s/f repeater lens cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,855 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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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.

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