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BP53 LZR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,785 mi
Last recorded117,785 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,785 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 117,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,469 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Mar 2013 80,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,962 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,738 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

nearside front jacking point and under tray damaged

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape and worn close to limit in places

Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,738 miles

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

nearside front jacking point and under tray damaged

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape and worn close to limit in places

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,015 miles

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,906 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

front tyres worn on edges

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,174 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 LZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

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

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