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YD53 GFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,883 mi
Last recorded94,883 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,883 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 94,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,254 miles

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

both front wiper's torn but still cleaning the screen

near side front steering arm has slight play

tail pipe bracket broken

Fail 20 Jan 2012 87,252 miles

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

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

both front wiper's torn but still cleaning the screen

near side front steering arm has slight play

tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,153 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 72,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,640 miles

minor cracks in both front tyres

Fail 15 May 2008 31,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

minor cracks in both front tyres

Pass 29 May 2007 17,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,736 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 GFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YD53 GFJ, 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 YD53 GFJ registered?

YD53 GFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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