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YP53 UEK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,225 mi
Last recorded47,225 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,014 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 38,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,313 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,772 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,772 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,716 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 18,368 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,429 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 UEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEK, 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 UEK registered?

YP53 UEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YP53 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 UEK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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