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YK53 ZND

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,505 mi
Last recorded49,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 43,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 38,710 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 36,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 33,286 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 33,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,419 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,209 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,036 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,863 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,452 miles

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

o/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,060 miles

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,059 miles

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,080 miles

Steering assistance aid insecure on steering wheel

Fail 26 Aug 2011 28,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering assistance aid insecure on steering wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,598 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 ZND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZND, 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 ZND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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