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BL53 YSY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 98,335 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 98,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

O/S Headlight Insecure

Under-Tray Fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 73,219 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,760 miles

front discs slight wear.

rear reg plate water stained.

small cuts to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,390 miles

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

large undershields not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.

nearside rear outer tyre wall small cuts.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,437 miles

nearside door mirror glass insecure.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass insecure.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,861 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 YSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

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

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