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BT52 MBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 87,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle rev gauge inoperative

Fail 1 May 2024 87,653 miles

Front Bumper insecure both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle rev gauge inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 75,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Mounting broken but not likely to become detached

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 59,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and also getting close to the wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 53,888 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 39,512 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,848 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2016 37,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust rusty

nsf tyre and wheel damaged

rear wiper split

slight damage to osf tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust has heavy rust

slight damage to nsf tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2015 36,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust has heavy rust

slight damage to nsf tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,535 miles

both front brake hoses are in poor condition. Protective sleeving is split on both

front brake discs are worn

offside washer requires adjusting

Fail 11 Mar 2014 35,535 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses are in poor condition. Protective sleeving is split on both

front brake discs are worn

offside washer requires adjusting

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,174 miles

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2012 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,914 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,477 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 26,477 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

slight damage all wheels /slight damage nsf tyre small cracks nsr tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,661 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)

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

strongly recommend that the offside front tyre is renewed very soon

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,661 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)

strongly recommend that the offside front tyre is renewed very soon

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2007 22,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,210 miles

advise both offside and nearside tyres damaged on sidewalls

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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BT52 MBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BT52 MBO, 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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BT52 MBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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