MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil long term leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear suspension arm mounting bush worn
Offside Rear tyre worn low
extensive plastic under trays fitted causing limited visability to certain underbody sections
mid/rear exhaust box heavily corroded
o/s front metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil long term leak (2.7.3)
extensive plastic under trays fitted causing limited visability to certain underbody sections
mid/rear exhaust box heavily corroded
o/s front metal brake pipe corroded
Front flexi brake hoses heavily perished
Nearside Front slight bind on rotation
Nearside Rear tyre worn low
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front flexi brake hoses heavily perished
Nearside Front slight bind on rotation
Nearside Rear tyre worn low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S Wheel/Brake binding very slightly.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear exhaust system mounting missing, but system is still secure.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S Wheel/Brake binding very slightly.
O/S Wiper blade starting to split.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear exhaust system mounting missing, but system is still secure.
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)
both rear tyres cracking due to age
o/s/f tyre down to 1mm on outter edge
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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YH53 UTR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?
YH53 UTR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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