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YX53 YEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,043 mi
Last recorded92,043 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,043 miles

Exhaust center box outer skin corroded

Knock from steering column

Mileage not illuminated

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,026 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 87,026 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,577 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,379 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,799 miles

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

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

all road wheels slightly damaged

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn low

offside front flexi brake hose perished

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all road wheels slightly damaged

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn low

offside front flexi brake hose perished

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,737 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,713 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,988 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,048 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,897 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,377 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 32,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

YX53 YEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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