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BD53 TCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,694 mi
Last recorded76,694 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 TCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,211 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 73,211 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,558 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 67,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,902 miles

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,756 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,037 miles

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

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 TCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

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

Is BD53 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 TCJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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