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BN53 EEA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

104,827 mi
Last recorded104,827 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 104,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 101,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 97,102 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,481 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,684 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper osf top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 91,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper osf top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,183 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,057 miles

Central silencer is starting to deteriorate

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,683 miles

Central silencer is starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust support has been temp repaired

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some items of test

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,644 miles

Centre silencer is starting to deteriorate

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,643 miles

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

Centre silencer is starting to deteriorate

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear tyre is worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust bracket has temp repair

Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,468 miles

O/s/rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,849 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,538 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 17,538 miles

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

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 EEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

BN53 EEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is BN53 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 EEA shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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