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YB53 CTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,051 mi
Last recorded94,051 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,051 miles

exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,034 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,531 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 80,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 69,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 58,126 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 48,921 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Feb 2012 48,921 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Feb 2011 44,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,912 miles

LARGE UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 39,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

LARGE UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,255 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,835 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,835 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 CTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

YB53 CTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is YB53 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 CTE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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