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YN53 UVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,993 mi
Last recorded103,993 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 UVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine/gearbox mounts worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,039 miles

Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pad missing

E.M.L on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2017 101,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pad missing

E.M.L on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,553 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,682 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,241 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 34,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

age cracks offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,061 miles

age cracks offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front and rear and offside front and rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

unable to fully check vehicle due to large front to rear undertray

Pass 15 Dec 2006 9,750 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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YN53 UVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YN53 UVC, 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 YN53 UVC registered?

YN53 UVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YN53 UVC safe to buy?

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