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BG53 PZC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,145 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 82,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,017 miles

front brake discs corroded and have lowered service brake efforts

middle exhaust box corroded

osf tyre close to limit

osr tyre perished

Fail 11 Feb 2016 57,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded and have lowered service brake efforts

middle exhaust box corroded

osf tyre close to limit

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,523 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,430 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,728 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,954 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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BG53 PZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG53 PZC, 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 BG53 PZC registered?

BG53 PZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is BG53 PZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 PZC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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