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YH53 AWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,739 mi
Last recorded95,739 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 AWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,739 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,249 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 88,249 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,812 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,736 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,802 miles

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

center exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2013 60,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,296 miles

both front tyres weather cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,296 miles

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

both front tyres weather cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,556 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,669 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 24,669 miles

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.

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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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.

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