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BT53 YVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,485 mi
Last recorded78,485 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,485 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 78,485 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,790 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,575 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,407 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 72,407 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,113 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses perished.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,247 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,640 miles

front brake hoses slight perishing.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,991 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,596 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

o/s and n/s/f balljoint rubber split child seat fitted to o/s and n/s/r seats

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,503 miles

nearside door mirror repeater light slightly faded

nearside front tyre badly perrished & cracking on side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front indicator bulb fading

offside front tyre cracking on side wall/edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror repeater light slightly faded

nearside front tyre badly perrished & cracking on side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front indicator bulb fading

offside front tyre cracking on side wall/edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,944 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge cracking

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,569 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake discs wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Dec 2006 26,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BT53 YVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BT53 YVC, 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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BT53 YVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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