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BL53 ZFR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Lpg 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre on limit, front brake pipes surface rust, front brake pads wearing low, front brake discs orroded, brakes juddering, front number plate perisihng, both rear radius arms slight play,

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,566 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,514 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,058 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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BL53 ZFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL53 ZFR, 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 BL53 ZFR registered?

BL53 ZFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BL53 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 ZFR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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