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BP53 DLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear brake pipes generally corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lower wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear lower wheel arch /sill section corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broke away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear offside /nearside underfloor inner sill sections corroded

underfloor / sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2025 80,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear brake pipes generally corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lower wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear lower wheel arch /sill section corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broke away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear offside /nearside underfloor inner sill sections corroded

underfloor / sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to all steering and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

sills/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,637 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion to sills, covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2022 70,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion to sills, covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,188 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,496 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,291 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,211 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,425 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front brakes due to hub caps fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,317 miles

hub caps fitted to all 4 road wheels unable to see nuts/bolts

underside of car covered

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,896 miles

underside of car covered

Fail 12 Aug 2010 24,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside of car covered

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,869 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,456 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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BP53 DLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP53 DLJ, 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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BP53 DLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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