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BT52 PMX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,672 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front indicators and side repeaters faded

rear exhaust hanger broken

wipers poor

Fail 13 Mar 2014 114,672 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front indicators and side repeaters faded

rear exhaust hanger broken

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 100,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 80,502 miles

front brakes pulse on roller test

nearside front tyre 3+mm

spare tyre steel rim and tyre bald 3rd of inner

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,463 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brakes pulse on roller test

nearside front tyre 3+mm

spare tyre steel rim and tyre bald 3rd of inner

Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,299 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,571 miles

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

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 PMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

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

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