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YP53 GUO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,385 mi
Last recorded71,385 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,192 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,365 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 47,365 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,587 miles

rear tyres side wall craked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,587 miles

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

rear tyres side wall craked

Pass 23 Oct 2010 27,086 miles

rear tyres sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,095 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished / cracked on sidewall

slight knocking from steering column area (fully enclosed)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,072 miles

knock on steering

Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,300 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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YP53 GUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP53 GUO?

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What year was YP53 GUO registered?

YP53 GUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is YP53 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 GUO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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