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YR53 CVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,919 mi
Last recorded84,919 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 CVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,919 miles

Front washers poor but hitting screen

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

suspect slight movement nearside front strut mount??

Fail 3 Sep 2018 84,919 miles

Front washers poor but hitting screen

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

suspect slight movement nearside front strut mount??

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,192 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre walls scuffed/perishing

offside rear tyre walls perishing

under trays

Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre walls scuffed/perishing

offside rear tyre walls perishing

under trays

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,018 miles

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,686 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside front suspension has slight play.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,388 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low.

nearside and ofside rear tyres cracking.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,387 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low.

nearside and ofside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,648 miles

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

insulator on offside front brake hose split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine hunting at times

large under trays

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,144 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 CVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

YR53 CVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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