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YC53 FHA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 FHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,116 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,951 miles

covers on underside of vehical

Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers on underside of vehical

hand brake performance only just makes requirements

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,817 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 78,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to off side rear light lens

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to off side rear light lens

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to near side rear lens

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side rear light lens damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

underside covered with plastic covers

Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine eml on

underside covered with plastic covers

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to off side rear light ens

Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,750 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to off side rear light ens

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r light lense broken

Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,023 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,434 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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YC53 FHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC53 FHA, 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 YC53 FHA registered?

YC53 FHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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