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YK53 VAD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,308 mi
Last recorded68,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 68,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,688 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 66,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 64,454 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gearbox linkage loose

Fail 5 Jul 2023 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gearbox linkage loose

Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,195 miles

Covers obscuring components

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill has been repaired and covered heavily in underseal not allowing a full inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2021 55,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers obscuring components

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill has been repaired and covered heavily in underseal not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,044 miles

Pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 47,534 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 47,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Can not inspect underneath of vehicle due to protective under shielding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,085 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,102 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine covers

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,112 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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YK53 VAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YK53 VAD, 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 YK53 VAD registered?

YK53 VAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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