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YU52 AUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 91,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,182 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,385 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 78,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,293 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,290 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,770 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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YU52 AUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YU52 AUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU52 AUY registered?

YU52 AUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YU52 AUY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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