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YB53 CWD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 95,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,902 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 90,091 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,227 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 77,931 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 73,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,516 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 CWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

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

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