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YB53 RHO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,573 mi
Last recorded139,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 139,573 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 139,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 129,760 miles

rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2018 129,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,556 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,992 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre perished

Fail 21 Jan 2016 96,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,563 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,917 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,092 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 21,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,824 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 16,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YB53 RHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YB53 RHO, 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 YB53 RHO registered?

YB53 RHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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