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BT52 TLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,579 mi
Last recorded35,579 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,713 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,056 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,285 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,533 miles

Both front flexi hoses, outer cover split

Center section, exhaust outer covering corroded

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 32,533 miles

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

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

Both front flexi hoses, outer cover split

Center section, exhaust outer covering corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front flexible brakehoses slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,803 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 24,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,884 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,700 miles

both front tyres cracking around tread area

Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,914 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cut o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 7,773 miles

front number plat slightly insecure, advise attension.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 5,463 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 TLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

BT52 TLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is BT52 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 TLF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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