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YJ53 BUE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,418 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,625 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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YJ53 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YJ53 BUE, 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 YJ53 BUE registered?

YJ53 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is YJ53 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 BUE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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