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YT53 WLD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,611 mi
Last recorded50,611 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 50,431 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side repeater lenses damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 49,858 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 49,858 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 49,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,434 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,481 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,875 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,345 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,931 miles

rear wash wipe leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,664 miles

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

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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YT53 WLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT53 WLD, 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 YT53 WLD registered?

YT53 WLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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