MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside rear radius arm corrodded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside headlight beam pattern poor
bonnet secondary catch stiff
engine oil level minimum
exhaust silencer corrodded and peeling
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside rear radius arm corrodded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bonnet secondary catch stiff
engine oil level minimum
exhaust silencer corrodded and peeling
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hi/low beam switch has no positive action
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hi/low beam switch has no positive action
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front road springs starting to rust
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front anti roll bar droplink dust cover split
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f link dust cover split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f link dust cover split
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres starting to perish
sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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BT52 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BT52 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?
BT52 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2003.
Is BT52 SXZ safe to buy?
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