MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front brake hoses cracking
under body trays fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front brake hoses cracking
under body trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust section deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust section deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres weather cracking
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres weather cracking
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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 AWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YH53 AWN, 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 AWN registered?
YH53 AWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is YH53 AWN safe to buy?
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