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CA53 YAO

2013 Mercedes-benz Gla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 YAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGla
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 152,505 miles

under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2025 48,917 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 48,911 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,886 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 136,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 46,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 44,394 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,206 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 378,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 71,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,393 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,055 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,822 miles

Front brake discs have a corroded lip

Pass 26 May 2017 34,966 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on both edges close to cords

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,372 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gla?

Based on 485,860 MOT tests across 69,226 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
69,226
On UK Roads
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CA53 YAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

The Mercedes-benz Gla typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA53 YAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gla, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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