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BT53 CZL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,084 mi
Last recorded108,084 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,749 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,972 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,962 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,535 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,343 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

dash warning light on

Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,783 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

dash warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,124 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight knock from steering column area

slight leak power steering reservoir

under body and sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,123 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

slight knock from steering column area

slight leak power steering reservoir

under body and sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,063 miles

nearside rear wheel buckled

slight knocking through steering column

Fail 15 Oct 2008 38,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,548 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration to outer side walls

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,764 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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BT53 CZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 CZL, 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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BT53 CZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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