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BP53 LGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 90,738 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 90,736 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,649 miles

EML ON

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT BROKEN BUT ADEQUATLEY SUPPORTED

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML ON

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT BROKEN BUT ADEQUATLEY SUPPORTED

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,174 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle has bad oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,950 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front flex brake hoses perished

gearbox dip stick missing

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

under shelds prevent full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,988 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,231 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,330 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 LGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LGZ, 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 BP53 LGZ registered?

BP53 LGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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