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VK53 YWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,768 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,767 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Security of rear exhaust section.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Security of rear exhaust section.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,927 miles

NSR tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NSR tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

s r s light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

s r s light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,261 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,467 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,182 miles

Advise plastic sill & undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,606 miles

Advise condition of osr tyre side wall

Advise full plastic undertray & sill covers

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,240 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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VK53 YWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK53 YWG, 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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VK53 YWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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