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YK53 ZKN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,307 mi
Last recorded67,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,307 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 62,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 61,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,534 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,037 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,594 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 40,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,022 miles

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

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

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 ZKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

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

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