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YB53 CRU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,248 mi
Last recorded57,248 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2023 57,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi/wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Full vehicle underbody covered with under trays

Middle exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,093 miles

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

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust slight corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,084 miles

middle exhaust slight corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 51,927 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust slight corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,167 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,325 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,261 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,034 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,193 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,975 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,089 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,687 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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YB53 CRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRU, 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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What year was YB53 CRU registered?

YB53 CRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YB53 CRU safe to buy?

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