MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
Under side of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing broken
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing broken
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 LZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?
BP53 LZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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