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YT53 WLL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,104 mi
Last recorded26,104 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 24,644 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,990 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 22,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,743 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,689 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 14,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,100 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 11,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

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

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