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BN53 DZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,355 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 103,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,740 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,571 miles

Slight play steering column,engine light on.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre cuts in tread but no cords visible

Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre cuts in tread but no cords visible

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,990 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,533 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,036 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,275 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 18,275 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,249 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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BN53 DZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN53 DZP, 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 BN53 DZP registered?

BN53 DZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 DZP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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