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YS53 SGU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,947 mi
Last recorded149,947 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 SGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 149,947 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 141,050 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,703 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,761 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 119,802 miles

Offside 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)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,677 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,756 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,296 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,466 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,682 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 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

YS53 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 SGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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