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BG53 ZBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,676 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded on the outer skin

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,863 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 63,863 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,787 miles

Slight play in steering uj and column .

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Slight play in steering uj and column .

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,089 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 ZBL 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 78.6%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

BG53 ZBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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