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YR53 NVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,059 mi
Last recorded80,059 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,912 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

milage not readable

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

milage not readable

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 34,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,796 miles

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn on shoulders & tread cut (NOT deep enough to reach cords)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 32,795 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre underinflated

Offside rear tyre worn on shoulders & tread cut (NOT deep enough to reach cords)

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,345 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre valve cap missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,440 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear & nearside front tyres age cracking (not exposing cords)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,502 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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YR53 NVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR53 NVH, 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 YR53 NVH registered?

YR53 NVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YR53 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 NVH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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