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BL53 YSP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,276 miles

Brake pipe unions corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in rear upper subframe/beam axle bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,695 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 81,668 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,301 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 77,301 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,923 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both around 2.5/3mm area (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,575 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both around 2.5/3mm area (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,173 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,292 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 46,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,637 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,978 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 37,978 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre as side wall damage

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,664 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre as side wall damage

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,487 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,267 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,903 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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BL53 YSP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BL53 YSP, 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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BL53 YSP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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