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BL53 YSW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under strays Fitted cannot see some under body components

Fail 17 Mar 2020 136,066 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

under strays Fitted cannot see some under body components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 72,806 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,972 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,512 miles

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

near side front tyre has slight cracks inner and outer shoulder but not deep enough to reach cords

off side front tyre has slight cracks on inner and outer shoulder but not deep enough to reach cords

under body covers fitted from the front to the back

Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,512 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre has slight cracks inner and outer shoulder but not deep enough to reach cords

off side front tyre has slight cracks on inner and outer shoulder but not deep enough to reach cords

under body covers fitted from the front to the back

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,154 miles

**OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM TREAD ON CENTRE 75%,WORN ON OUTER TREAD LOW**.BOTH REAR Tyres outer walls cracked.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,893 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate .is starting to deteriate.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 22,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,931 miles

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

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 YSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 YSW, 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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What year was BL53 YSW registered?

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

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