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BP53 LZO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019
Fail 21 Jan 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 90,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016
Fail 1 Apr 2016

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket repaired.

Some corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket repaired.

Some corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,020 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded. Front brake hose covers split and hoses starting to perish.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded. Front brake hose covers split and hoses starting to perish.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,954 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,345 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,941 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,263 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 8,614 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 LZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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