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BG53 YYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 52,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,414 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,052 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,595 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 38,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,417 miles

All brake discs are corroded.

Both front brake flexi hoses are perishing.

Both headlights are getting poor. Light output only slightly reduced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,272 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing

Center exhaust silencer getting rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,272 miles

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

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing

Center exhaust silencer getting rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,636 miles

advise front flexi brake hoses getting perished

advise n/s/r tyre perished and cracking on the shoulders

advise slight lip front discs

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,031 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 36,031 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox area

Front wiper blades getting poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre perishing (strong advise)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,887 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,559 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 29,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

advise o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,466 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,972 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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BG53 YYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BG53 YYZ, 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 BG53 YYZ registered?

BG53 YYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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