MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake flexi hoses perished
slight movement in steering rack
srs light on
tape on nearside mirror
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake flexi hoses perished
slight movement in steering rack
srs light on
tape on nearside mirror
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
both front brake flexi hoses perished
nearside rear seat belt holder outer cover missing
srs light on
Non obligatory mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre inner edge
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
o/s mirror indicator cracked
o/s/r tyre inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
both front brake flexi hoses perished
crack on offside side repeater lens
srs light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
both front brake flexi hoses perished
crack on offside side repeater lens
srs light on
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
SRS light staying on
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC53 FJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FJF, 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 FJF registered?
YC53 FJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is YC53 FJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC53 FJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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