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YE53 VNC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,342 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,878 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,215 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,803 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,072 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 36,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,016 miles

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 VNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

YE53 VNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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