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CK53 YXO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 YXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 66,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corrodid

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corrodid

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slight bent

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2019 60,945 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim slight bent

Offside Rear tyre cracked

hand brake high

Pass 31 Dec 2018 58,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 58,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,767 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,959 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,959 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,205 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 53,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,340 miles

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,651 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,444 miles

nsr tyre slight cracking in tread

osr tyre pressure low nail in tread

surface corrosion off side front brake pipe advise replacement

surface corrosion rear brake pipes advise replacement

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,810 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

unable to fully test underneath of vehicle due to covers

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,556 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre slight outer tread wear

under body inspection restricted by lower covers

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,408 miles

unable to inspect certain items due to underbody covers

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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CK53 YXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK53 YXO, 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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CK53 YXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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