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YP53 YOE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 78,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,281 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 72,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,919 miles

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken,but secure

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,930 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broke but system adequately supported

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,928 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,928 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre perished

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,041 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jun 2013 59,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre badly perished - recommend replacement

Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre badly perished - recommend replacement

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,231 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished.

full under body trays fitted limited view of components.

n/s/front & rear wheels distorted.

n/s/rear & o/s/rear chassis rails corroded by subframe mounts.

o/s/rear tyre perished recomend replacement.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,229 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perished.

brake warning light on.

front brake discs worn & corroded recomend attention.

front brake pads very low recomend attention.

full under body trays fitted limited view of components.

n/s/front & rear wheels distorted.

n/s/rear & o/s/rear chassis rails corroded by subframe mounts.

nail in n/s/front tyre.

o/s/rear tyre perished recomend replacement.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,153 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 35,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,985 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,256 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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YP53 YOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YOE, 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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YP53 YOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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