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YP53 AYM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,584 mi
Last recorded100,584 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 AYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,584 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 100,582 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,481 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 95,480 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,078 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,092 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,825 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 73,233 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,776 miles

Slight knock from steering wheel U.J.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,193 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 49,193 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,247 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 35,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,725 miles

(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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,224 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,888 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,135 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,686 miles

both wipers smearing slightly

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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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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What year was YP53 AYM registered?

YP53 AYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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