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BN53 DZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 86,725 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside steering rod has slight play

Fail 22 May 2024 86,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin and bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside steering rod has slight play

Pass 24 May 2023 84,127 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear ARCH CORRODED

Fail 24 May 2023 84,127 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear ARCH CORRODED

Pass 18 May 2022 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower SPRING RUBBER MOUNTING MISSING

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Inner WHEEL DAMAGED

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

REAR NUMBER PLATE NOT REFLECTIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 18 May 2022 81,739 miles

Emissions not tested LIMITS NOT REACHED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower SPRING RUBBER MOUNTING MISSING

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Inner WHEEL DAMAGED

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

REAR NUMBER PLATE NOT REFLECTIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 27 May 2021 79,068 miles

Offside Front steering arm into rack excess movement

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering linkage u/j to steering rack minimal play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 79,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald outside edge and had to be inflated for test

Offside Front steering arm into rack excess movement

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering linkage u/j to steering rack minimal play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020

Offside Front Inner track arm into rack minimal play

both front brake hoses perished

play in steering column knuckle?

Fail 17 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1955015 ()

Offside Front Inner track arm into rack minimal play

Offside Rear cracks in tread

both front brake hoses perished

play in steering column knuckle?

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,972 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 72,972 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 65,438 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded but under covers are fitted.

Fail 24 May 2017 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded but under covers are fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,102 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 62,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,981 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2014 48,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,818 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,752 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 33,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,338 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 DZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

BN53 DZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 DZT shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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