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BP53 LZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,167 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

play in the nearside front rackend

Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,509 miles

play in the nearside front rackend

Fail 2 Dec 2014 121,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

play in the nearside front rackend

Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,259 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 113,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 101,703 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,136 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 87,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 94,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,372 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,456 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,235 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 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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