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YM53 EVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,472 mi
Last recorded112,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 108,448 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 28 May 2019 108,447 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 107,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 106,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 105,293 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 105,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 103,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 101,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished and cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,213 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 89,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2010 82,132 miles

clonk on steering colum on turns

nearside rear jacking rubber block missing

off side rear tyre inner tread lumpy

Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,513 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 35,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YM53 EVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM53 EVG, 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 YM53 EVG registered?

YM53 EVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is YM53 EVG safe to buy?

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