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YE53 SVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,674 mi
Last recorded141,674 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 SVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 141,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 141,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,378 miles

sill covers

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 106,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 106,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,275 miles

front brakes hoses cracked & perished.

o/s/r brake slightly sticking.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm & cracked & perished.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 86,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes hoses cracked & perished.

o/s/r brake slightly sticking.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm & cracked & perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under floor pan fittied not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,839 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under floor pan fittied not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,161 miles

under floor pan fittied not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,249 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,842 miles

Nearside 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)

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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YE53 SVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YE53 SVZ, 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 YE53 SVZ registered?

YE53 SVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is YE53 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 SVZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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