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YF53 KSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023

Centre exhaust box outer casing no longer attached due to corrosion

Centre exhaust bracket no longer attached due to corrosion

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Chassis, Subframe and Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Chassis, Subframe and Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage/ staining (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect components where covered with manufacturers covers

Fail 3 Mar 2022

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage/ staining (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect components where covered with manufacturers covers

Fail 7 Dec 2021

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,043 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 63,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 61,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,704 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 58,701 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened @ offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,711 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer corroded

front ABS rotors chafing on sensors

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,060 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit (3mm)

various brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,963 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,943 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,436 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 33,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,315 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 KSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

YF53 KSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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