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YF53 JVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 JVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TRAILING ARM BRAKE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,764 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 69,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,519 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 63,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,371 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,388 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,768 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,699 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,133 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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YF53 JVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF53 JVK, 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 YF53 JVK registered?

YF53 JVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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