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BG53 PZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBG53 PZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured mounting on shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2023
Pass 26 Jul 2022
Pass 29 Jul 2021
Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,455 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,023 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 35,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,561 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked on outer edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,561 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked on outer edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,312 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,826 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,007 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING GASES

SIDEWALLS ON ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,456 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 29,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,016 miles

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,675 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,849 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 PZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PZY, 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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BG53 PZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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