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BL53 YST

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,614 mi
Last recorded87,614 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,576 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,010 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,216 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

front and rear numberplate detiorating

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and feathered on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and feathered on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust backbox corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust backbox corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished slightly

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Nov 2011 47,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished slightly

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,970 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Both front brake hose ferrule rubber covers slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,386 miles

condition of rear number plate

Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,917 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 21,900 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 YST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL53 YST, 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 YST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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