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BP52 CTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,689 mi
Last recorded144,689 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 144,689 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 144,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,954 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 95,954 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,290 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 90,195 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,853 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 84,792 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,919 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 65,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,928 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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BP52 CTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP52 CTZ, 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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BP52 CTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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