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YR53 CXK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,176 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,366 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 106,366 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 90,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

unable to make a full inspection of some components due to plastic covers front to rear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,556 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,110 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

condition of rear exhaust

covers fitted under vehicle unable to make complete test of all components

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 21,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,824 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 CXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

YR53 CXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YR53 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 CXK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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