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BD53 MZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 106,167 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,023 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,528 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 96,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 96,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,136 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 87,152 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,730 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,982 miles

ADVISE AIR CON RE-GAS

ADVISE N/S/R WHEEL DISTORTED

Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE AIR CON RE-GAS

ADVISE N/S/R WHEEL DISTORTED

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,351 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads are very low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,955 miles

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

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

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

cracks in tyre o/s/r

Fail 5 Mar 2009 51,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

cracks in tyre o/s/r

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,028 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,080 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 MZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BD53 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

BD53 MZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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