MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded.
Exhaust silencer corroded.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Exhaust silencer corroded.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking.
Band of corrosion on N/S/F brake disc.
Both rear brake pipes corroded.
Exhaust silencer corroded.
Band of corrosion on N/S/F brake disc.
Both rear brake pipes corroded.
Exhaust silencer corroded.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/F tyre outer wall damaged.
Surface cracks on both front brake hoses.
Surface cracking on both front brake hoses.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Surface cracking on both front brake hoses.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH53 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YH53 AVU, 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 YH53 AVU registered?
YH53 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is YH53 AVU safe to buy?
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