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YD53 GDY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,002 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,616 miles

exhaust centre box poor/corroded

n/s/r wheel rim buckled /inner

Fail 24 Feb 2015 90,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre box poor/corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r wheel rim buckled /inner

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,871 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,617 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,911 miles

ecess free play at h/ brake lever

o/s/f brake pipe & o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 72,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ecess free play at h/ brake lever

o/s/f brake pipe & o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,643 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2011 64,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,389 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,366 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,956 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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YD53 GDY 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 72.2%.

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 YD53 GDY, 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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YD53 GDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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