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YC53 FHH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,848 mi
Last recorded39,848 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 FHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,598 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,285 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 33,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,019 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,260 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 14,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,345 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 FHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC53 FHH, 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 FHH registered?

YC53 FHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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