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YS53 UFV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,650 mi
Last recorded60,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,203 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,364 miles

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

Slight knock on steering column

Fail 16 Feb 2015 40,364 miles

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

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

Slight knock on steering column

Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,837 miles

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

Slight Knock on sterring column

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,079 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 25,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,549 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,338 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 UFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

YS53 UFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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