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BG53 YZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,356 mi
Last recorded141,356 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,356 miles

Front subframe Rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 141,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front subframe Rusty

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 135,182 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated rear

Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated rear

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,444 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade perished

slight signs of grease around offside outer c.v.boot area

Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel slight binding

rear wiper blade perished

slight signs of grease around offside outer c.v.boot area

Pass 30 Jul 2016 112,248 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

nearside and offside front suspension creaking top strut mounting areas

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside front tyre and wheel skuffed

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside front wheel skuffed and cut in tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2016 112,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect diffused pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

nearside and offside front suspension creaking top strut mounting areas

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside front tyre and wheel skuffed

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside front wheel skuffed and cut in tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,148 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 105,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 105,031 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,210 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,990 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,536 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,088 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 YZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 YZH, 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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BG53 YZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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