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YR53 CVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,630 mi
Last recorded41,630 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 CVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body shields fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 41,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,296 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 12,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,901 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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YR53 CVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR53 CVC, 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 YR53 CVC registered?

YR53 CVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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