MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Exhaust system starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Exhaust system starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
os/ns front tyres edge low and perished
E.M.L light illuminated.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres perished.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear bumper insecure
Rear mudguard insecure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear bumper insecure
Rear mudguard insecure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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YP53 GRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YP53 GRK, 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 GRK registered?
YP53 GRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2003.
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