MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/s & O/s Number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight knock from steering wheel U.J.
Both rear tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread [scalloping]
N/s rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 82w (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread [scalloping]
N/s rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
(EML)ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both wipers smearing slightly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP53 AYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YP53 AYM, 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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YP53 AYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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