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CA53 VYY

2021 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,952 mi
Last recorded40,952 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class26,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 VYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 40,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,639 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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CA53 VYY is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 26,873 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 CA53 VYY, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of CA53 VYY?

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What year was CA53 VYY registered?

CA53 VYY is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2021.

Is CA53 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 VYY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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