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BP53 LYY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,060 mi
Last recorded91,060 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,060 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 82,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 73,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Apr 2012 73,438 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,844 miles

N/s/r tyre has cracks in tread but no cords exposed

O/s/r tyre has cracks in tread but no cords exposed

Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,844 miles

N/s/r tyre has cracks in tread but no cords exposed

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre has cracks in tread but no cords exposed

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,957 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,612 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,241 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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BP53 LYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BP53 LYY, 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 BP53 LYY registered?

BP53 LYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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