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BL53 YTB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,305 mi
Last recorded85,305 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,043 miles

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

NOISY ENGINE.

Nearside Rear BRAKE STICKING.

STEERING WHEEL PLAY AT TOP.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,043 miles

B/S/R BRAKE STICKING.

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

NOISY ENGINE

STEERING WHEEL PLAY AT TOP

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,016 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,016 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 68,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,128 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,424 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 YTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

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

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