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BT53 YWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,105 mi
Last recorded98,105 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,105 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 98,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,076 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,318 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,749 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,293 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,649 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 33,694 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,694 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly.

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 YWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT53 YWA, 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 BT53 YWA registered?

BT53 YWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BT53 YWA safe to buy?

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