MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside alloy buckled
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both nearside road wheels slightly out of shape
handbrake long
nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limate
all tyres perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS
all tyres perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre has cracks
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
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YK53 VCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?
YK53 VCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is YK53 VCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK53 VCJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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