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YT53 WLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,063 mi
Last recorded71,063 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019

Rear exhaust system croded

Pass 9 Dec 2018

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

covers on sills inner and outter sills

covers under car all round front and rear

front sub fram is corroded and rusty

rear exhaust box is corroded and rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers on sills inner and outter sills

covers under car all round front and rear

front sub fram is corroded and rusty

rear exhaust box is corroded and rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2016

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

covers under car all round and under wing and under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2014 63,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,936 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 62,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 62,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 54,457 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,377 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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YT53 WLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT53 WLF, 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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YT53 WLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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