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YD53 HSL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,710 mi
Last recorded100,710 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 98,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,704 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,704 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 94,796 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 90,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 84,396 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 84,396 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 73,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 59,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,644 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 51,642 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 45,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 45,920 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 39,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 25,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,899 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2006 17,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

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 HSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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