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YC53 FHT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,837 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 77,837 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 69,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 63,741 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,081 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2009 41,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,059 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 FHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

YC53 FHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YC53 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 FHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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