MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to front and rear subframes
front and rear subframes corroded
corrosion to underside
front tyres perished
rear tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure universal joint to steering rack loose/worn (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
free play at steering wheel
exhaust poor
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust poor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust system deteriated
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust system deteriated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front discs wearing thin.
play in steering
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/r tyre becoming perished n/s/r tyre nail in tread
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/r tyre becoming perished n/s/r tyre nail in tread
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
n/s rear door damaged
underbody fitted with inspection tray
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
n/s rear door damaged
underbody fitted with inspection tray
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 YVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YVK, 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 YVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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