MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S front shock absorber possibly leaking?
N/S front tyre cracking, worn on edges and to the legal limit. Requires replacement.
N/S rear lamp, bulb holder, deteriorated/corroded and would recommend replacement.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S front tyre cracking and getting low.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear wheel arches corroding.
Too clean to start disesl smoke emissions test.
N/S front shock absorber possibly leaking?
N/S front tyre cracking, worn on edges and to the legal limit. Requires replacement.
N/S rear lamp, bulb holder, deteriorated/corroded and would recommend replacement.
O/S front tyre cracking and getting low.
Rear wheel arches corroding.
Too clean to start disesl smoke emissions test.
damage to nearside rear outer body sill cover .
plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damage to nearside rear outer body sill cover .
front brake pads wearing low.
plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
plastic undershields fitted, Not allowing full inspection.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise full brake strip /clean and renew if needed ,brakes sqeeking
note rear wiper blade split
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE53 SWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?
YE53 SWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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