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YH53 KRD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,875 mi
Last recorded197,875 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 197,875 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 186,387 miles

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

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

O/S/Front Tyre Deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 186,384 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

O/S/Front Tyre Deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 173,346 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 150,612 miles

nearside @ offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Dec 2011 150,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outside

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 6 Dec 2010 132,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear offside front brake disc

some travel on h/brake

Fail 26 Nov 2010 132,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear offside front brake disc

some travel on h/brake

Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,640 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit @ unevenly on inside

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,720 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 95,720 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,994 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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YH53 KRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KRD, 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 KRD registered?

YH53 KRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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