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YS53 EOK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,509 mi
Last recorded78,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,726 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,742 miles

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

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

undertray's/ engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,681 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,760 miles

cutting out problem

front brake discs pitted

warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,787 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,569 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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YS53 EOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YS53 EOK, 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 YS53 EOK registered?

YS53 EOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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