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YH53 WTO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,215 mi
Last recorded64,215 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 56,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 56,290 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,772 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in column / UJ (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight knock from steering colum

Fail 31 Aug 2021 41,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight knock from steering colum

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket has corroded off

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,807 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,794 miles

both brake pipes to front flexible hoses are corroded

undercar and under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,711 miles

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

rear Tyre casings/cracking.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 31,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,927 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,706 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,011 miles

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 WTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

YH53 WTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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