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YF53 YHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,231 mi
Last recorded88,231 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 88,231 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 84,041 miles

Advise front wipers split

Fail 26 May 2018 84,041 miles

Advise front wipers split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,324 miles

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

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

plastic covers over floors so not able to check brake pipes and floor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects from interia mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

plastic covers over floors so not able to check brake pipes and floor condition

Pass 28 May 2016 74,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front screen wash pressure weak

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s

Fail 16 May 2016 73,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front screen wash pressure weak

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 62,518 miles

both front tyres are wearing thin

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,935 miles

osr brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,514 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,612 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 43,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 24,808 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,427 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,158 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 YHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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