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YX53 VCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,548 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and top mount starting to deteriorate (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and recommend repairs before next MOT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and recommend replacement before next MOT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp image deteriorating

n/s/ hand brake result indicate possible repairs needed

rear spring lower cups deteriorating

rear wiper deteriorating

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 23 Jan 2021 85,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and top mounting noisey (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and recommend tyre pressure check 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp image deteriorating

n/s/ hand brake result indicate possible repairs needed

rear spring lower cups deteriorating

rear wiper deteriorating

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,670 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bth sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

both front amber bulbs fadeing

both front tyres 50% worn 205/45 x 16

headlamp image deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perished

under covers and side sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low hand brake rearding n/s/r suspect cable

n/s/f tyre wearing

under covers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall rub strip has small nick

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

brake pipes heavily greased were viewable

many under panels fitted

some underbody.suspension. and brake parts has surface rust.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,353 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall rub strip has small nick

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

brake pipes heavily greased were viewable

many under panels fitted

some underbody.suspension. and brake parts has surface rust.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise clean and grease brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre rub strip has nick in edge and tyre has small cuts

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 68,667 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 68,455 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,129 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,380 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 52,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 47,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,062 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 41,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,096 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,616 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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YX53 VCU 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 YX53 VCU, 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 YX53 VCU registered?

YX53 VCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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