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YT53 WLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

42,521 mi
Last recorded42,521 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,521 miles

slight corrosion on all brake faces

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame slight corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,952 miles

rear tyres starting to crack age related

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,949 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to crack age related

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,009 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,960 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,140 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bracket broken on exhaust still supported

N/S/F tyre low outer edge (needs tracking )

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,258 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall. no cords visable

o/s/r tyre side wall perished. no cords visable

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,858 miles

N/S/F rim damaged slightly inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,763 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 WLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 YT53 WLV, 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 WLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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