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BL52 YUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside componants

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall deteriated (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside componants

Pass 16 Dec 2016 98,748 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 98,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,768 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 93,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014
Pass 30 Dec 2013

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Dec 2013

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 82,979 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 70,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,144 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,358 miles

o\s rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,824 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall

N/S/R tyre has screw through treaded part of tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,824 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall

N/S/R tyre has screw through treaded part of tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,620 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 26,468 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 26,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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BL52 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL52 YUU, 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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BL52 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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