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YF53 KOH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,843 mi
Last recorded81,843 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,843 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,152 miles

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

Offside rear tyre old and cracked

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,902 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 53,833 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,594 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 26,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,410 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,793 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 KOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KOH, 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 KOH registered?

YF53 KOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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