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AA53 CRS

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 CRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 76,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 70,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 65,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,690 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,417 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 40,417 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,165 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 35,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 15,705 miles

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,869 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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AA53 CRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,339 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 AA53 CRS, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA53 CRS registered?

AA53 CRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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