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YY53 FGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,248 mi
Last recorded57,248 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 57,248 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,932 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 56,931 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,005 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 53,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,441 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft (3.4.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 49,483 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft (3.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,581 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,645 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,399 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,154 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,755 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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YY53 FGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FGJ, 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 FGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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