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YB53 CUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,499 mi
Last recorded66,499 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,499 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 7 Mar 2017 66,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread worn bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread worn bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,018 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2013 44,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,566 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,721 miles

front flex. brake hoses deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre deteriorated (cracking - almost exposing cord)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,501 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated (splitting)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 34,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated (splitting)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,213 miles

n/s front and both rear tyre outer side walls perished and cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,059 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,655 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 CUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

YB53 CUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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