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BD53 DDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 73,324 miles

both rear tyres low

play in n/s/r suspension arm top bush but not excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2021 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres low

play in n/s/r suspension arm top bush but not excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2020 66,219 miles

n/s/r suspension arm as play in bush but not excessive

Pass 11 May 2019 59,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 46,468 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,144 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed difficult to close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,655 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear section has a broken mounting hanger

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,936 miles

both front brake flexi hose protective rubbers split but flexi hoses still ok

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

exhaust middle box oute skin corroded

exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 39,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,821 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,995 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,828 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 26,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,209 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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BD53 DDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 DDU, 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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BD53 DDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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