MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil level on min
under-trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil level on min
under-trays fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded between wishbone (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Spare tyre defective ()
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Buckle casing damaged but not affecting opperation
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Buckle casing damaged but not affecting opperation
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Buckle casing damaged but not affecting opperation
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Buckle casing damaged but not affecting opperation
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic under tray panels reducing visability of underbody components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear set belt clasp damaged but still works
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic under tray panels reducing visability of underbody components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear set belt clasp damaged but still works
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front discs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear wiper not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front discs corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear wiper not working
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear wiper not working
Slight corrosion on front subframe
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear seat belt buckle cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear seat belt buckle cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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YY53 CYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 YY53 CYA, 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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YY53 CYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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