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YP53 GVA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,609 mi
Last recorded68,609 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,609 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,399 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Under cover tray insequire

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,588 miles

nearside front & rear & offside front tyres have cracks in side walls.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 45,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front & rear & offside front tyres have cracks in side walls.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,642 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,591 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,591 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 23,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,018 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 GVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

YP53 GVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YP53 GVA safe to buy?

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