MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Rusting Shock absorber
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Rusting Shock absorber
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
195/50-R15 82V
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
195/50-R15 82V
Offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Engine Malfunction Warning Lamp On.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre side wall cracking
o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YS53 SFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 YS53 SFE, 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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YS53 SFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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