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BD53 SZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,608 mi
Last recorded83,608 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,608 miles

Accident damage to the OSF and OSR doors

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,377 miles

Accident damage to both the OSF and OSR doors

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both rear to the brakehoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 79,377 miles

Accident damage to both the OSF and OSR doors

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both rear to the brakehoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working NS and OS (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,100 miles

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

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

offside front and rear door panels damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2016 76,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim deflated (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

offside front and rear door panels damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,868 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,475 miles

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

centre rear view mirror loose

steering has slight movement at wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2014 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre rear view mirror loose

steering has slight movement at wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,276 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,275 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,463 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,843 miles

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

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

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

Front headlamp aim disfigured

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006

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 SZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

BD53 SZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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