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YK53 ZMX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,994 mi
Last recorded45,994 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ZMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,994 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 45,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,571 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 44,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 42,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,503 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 41,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,049 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,534 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 36,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,526 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,588 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 ZMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

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

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