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YF53 TFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 TFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,993 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPE HIDE IN PLASTIK TRAY

Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,993 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPE HIDE IN PLASTIK TRAY

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,280 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,280 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,315 miles

at o/f rear seat belt strucher slight corroed

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure come of metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken ALSO MISSING mounting (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

at o/f rear seat belt strucher slight corroed

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,315 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

bonnet not easy to open catch lever worn

emisson pass but not stablais rpm go to on bet tst

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,531 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,503 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipe not able to see - at front sub fram mouting rurty and corroed floore and sill cover in plastik mould

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,940 miles

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

knocking noise on steering column

n/s/r inner tyre tread mis-shaped

Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,940 miles

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

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

knocking noise on steering column

n/s/r inner tyre tread mis-shaped

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,864 miles

inner tyre tread mis-shaped on n/s/r tyre

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,864 miles

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

inner tyre tread mis-shaped on n/s/r tyre

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,717 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

slight noise on steering column when checking for freeplay

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

slight noise on steering column when checking for freeplay

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,024 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,827 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 TFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

YF53 TFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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