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YT53 YJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,955 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,435 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 52,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,925 miles

front inner brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,265 miles

rear wiper splitting

washers poor

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,407 miles

Front indicators starting to show white light. Both sills and underbody covered. Slight bind O/s/f brake. O/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 41,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front indicators starting to show white light. Both sills and underbody covered. Slight bind O/s/f brake. O/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,113 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,684 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 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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