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YK53 VCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,876 mi
Last recorded89,876 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 89,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,408 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,743 miles

both nearside road wheels slightly out of shape

handbrake long

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limate

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,522 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,000 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,365 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 42,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,159 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,828 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,936 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 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.

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