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BP53 LZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,270 mi
Last recorded121,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,270 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded heavily

Fail 12 Jul 2019 121,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust corroded heavily

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,612 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,719 miles

Bonnet catch release stiff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,207 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only one rear seat fitted in rear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,597 miles

rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,656 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 LZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

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

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