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BN53 OAD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,767 mi
Last recorded73,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,174 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,452 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,649 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,466 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 41,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,080 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,696 miles

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses starting to split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,296 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre wall craccking and starting to perish

Fail 13 Feb 2010 31,254 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre wall craccking and starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 17,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,071 miles

slight play in steering colum

wipers not clearing all liquid from front windscreen

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 OAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 OAD registered?

BN53 OAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BN53 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OAD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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