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BN53 ECT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,333 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

odo illumination not working

Fail 6 Feb 2018

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jet (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,816 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 74,530 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,530 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,308 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,308 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,266 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 66,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,691 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 58,691 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009
Fail 8 Nov 2008 38,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,581 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 ECT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

BN53 ECT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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