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BL53 YTD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,667 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre perished.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,526 miles

Offside front tyre perished.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres worn a little on inside edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,099 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 59,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,910 miles

Engine management light on,

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,910 miles

Engine management light on,

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,791 miles

n,s,f tyre has small cracks in tred pattern

o,s,r tyre has small cracks in tred pattern

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,023 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 YTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

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

Is BL53 YTD safe to buy?

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