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BL53 YSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 89,377 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 87,469 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 87,469 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted IN AND OUT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 May 2018 84,274 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 84,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 80,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 75,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 72,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 68,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Fail 19 May 2014 68,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,560 miles

slight knock in steering column

Pass 24 May 2012 55,301 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 55,223 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,210 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 48,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 42,449 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,899 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 YSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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