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YB53 ERX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,515 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,515 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,511 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,878 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 63,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,868 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 54,233 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,233 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,413 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,505 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,728 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 ERX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB53 ERX registered?

YB53 ERX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is YB53 ERX safe to buy?

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