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BP53 LZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,865 miles

nearside front road wheel damaged.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and worn to 3mm.

nearside rear tyre out of shape, perished and worn to 3mm.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn, perished and worn to 3mm.

slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 76,890 miles

slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall shows slight damage.

undershields fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,557 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished/splits/uneven wear.

off and near side front flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished.

off side front tyre perished/deep splits.

off side rear tyre perished/splits/uneven wear.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,281 miles

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

power assisted steering pump/resovouir shows fluid contamination.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 19,281 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

power assisted steering pump/resovouir shows fluid contamination.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

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 LZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP53 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

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

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