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BD53 ZRL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,657 mi
Last recorded116,657 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 116,657 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 116,657 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 115,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 107,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,295 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 97,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,444 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all four tyres wearing thin

slight wear in column u/j

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,426 miles

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

Front some wear on discs

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all four tyres wearing thin

slight wear in column u/j

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,345 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,366 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,123 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,123 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,043 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 62,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,609 miles

both rear tyres are on the legal limit and require immediate attention

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,508 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished will require attention soon

Pass 31 Jan 2009 33,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,290 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 ZRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

BD53 ZRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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