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YM52 YRK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 YRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,498 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,711 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,709 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play/knock in steering column

Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken bottom (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken top (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting snapped (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,320 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,262 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 76,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,077 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 68,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 63,279 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,109 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 57,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,705 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)

both rear tyres are slightly distorted

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,466 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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YM52 YRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YM52 YRK, 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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YM52 YRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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