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YM53 MLL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,076 mi
Last recorded34,076 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 MLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,076 miles

only one seat fitted at rear at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2011 34,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

only one seat fitted at rear at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,334 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 33,331 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,899 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 24,847 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,568 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 20,799 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

YM53 MLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 MLL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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