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YF53 TGO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationYF53 TGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2018

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 92,737 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 92,737 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,730 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 63,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

vehicle has a under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 63,350 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

vehicle has a under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,907 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2014 50,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2013 46,526 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 46,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,477 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 41,477 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,376 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 36,376 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,446 miles

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,446 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,997 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread advise new

both rear tyres cracking bad advise new

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,379 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges, suggest tracking check.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 20,379 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges, suggest tracking check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,789 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 TGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TGO, 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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YF53 TGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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