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BD53 TCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Pass 19 Apr 2017
Fail 19 Apr 2017

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,553 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,770 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,999 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 25,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,756 miles

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing on outer wall

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre is perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,756 miles

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

nearside front tyre is perishing

front brake discs are lipped

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing on outer wall

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,539 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Nov 2006 18,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,783 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 TCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

BD53 TCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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