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BD53 DEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,321 mi
Last recorded56,321 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,321 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front both front wipers worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

baby car seat fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2019 56,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front both front wipers worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

baby car seat fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,153 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,573 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play detected in steering column.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play detected in steering column.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,195 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,265 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 19,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,237 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 DEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DEU, 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 BD53 DEU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD53 DEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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