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YK53 VBF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,627 mi
Last recorded61,627 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,627 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 61,627 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracked in the treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,070 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracked in the treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,600 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 51,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,780 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2018 48,780 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 46,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,673 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 43,673 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,880 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,870 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,577 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,238 miles

plastic covers underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,505 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 VBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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