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BP53 LZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,245 mi
Last recorded113,245 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,245 miles

exhaust deteriorated

tear in sidewall of n/s front tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2015 113,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

tear in sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,336 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,932 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 LZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

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

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