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YB53 CRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,343 miles

Both front tyres low tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres low tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,413 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,250 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,820 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,329 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts and cracks but not showing ply

Fail 4 Feb 2011 41,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts and cracks but not showing ply

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,154 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 30,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,462 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,543 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 20,385 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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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YB53 CRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB53 CRJ, 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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YB53 CRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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