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YK53 ZMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,794 mi
Last recorded62,794 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on walls

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on walls

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,960 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,690 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 38,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 12,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,091 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 ZMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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