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YD53 HSO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 HSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,632 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,708 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats nearside and offside rear.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 101,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats nearside and offside rear.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 93,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,072 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 79,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 79,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,056 miles

o/s/r tyre just starting to perish in tread area

plastic sill cover fitted

slight knockling niose from steering column area

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,375 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexi hose outer srubber shrouds split

front wipers smeary

n/s/f wheel trim has bad dent in rim

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,210 miles

both front brake flexi hose outer srubber shrouds split

front wipers smeary

n/s/f wheel trim has bad dent in rim

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,069 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 48,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

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 HSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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