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YD53 HSF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 HSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,146 miles

engine man light on

Fail 28 Apr 2018 71,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine man light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,156 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 87,156 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2016 81,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,984 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,029 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,291 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,291 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,055 miles

Rear number plate is delaminating

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear number plate is delaminating

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

YD53 HSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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