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YK53 VCW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 108,503 miles

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

Offside Front BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

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

PLAY IN BOTTOM STEERING UJ NEARING EXCESSIVE

Fail 22 Jul 2017 108,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

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

PLAY IN BOTTOM STEERING UJ NEARING EXCESSIVE

Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,346 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 96,346 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,365 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 87,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,174 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,640 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,640 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,713 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre ex box bracket missing but still secure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre ex box bracket missing but still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,769 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 47,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,265 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 40,265 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,865 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 VCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

YK53 VCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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