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BT52 PMV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,685 mi
Last recorded68,685 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 68,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,641 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 66,274 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 66,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,512 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,512 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,818 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,177 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 54,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,950 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,100 miles

Slight knocking from steering column bush

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,501 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 31,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,036 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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BT52 PMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PMV, 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 BT52 PMV registered?

BT52 PMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is BT52 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 PMV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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