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YM53 KOD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,659 mi
Last recorded131,659 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 131,659 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,539 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 104,023 miles

misting around offside rear brake caliper

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,045 miles

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

both rear tyres fouling inner wheel arch liners

knock from steering column

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2013 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres fouling inner wheel arch liners

knock from steering column

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,713 miles

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

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

slight knock from steering column

Fail 24 Jul 2012 95,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight knock from steering column

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,477 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,980 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 KOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM53 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

YM53 KOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 KOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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