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BT53 DDE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,625 mi
Last recorded69,625 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,625 miles

Nearside rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,997 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel column u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,441 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,478 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 43,478 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 39,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust rear silencer outter skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust rear silencer outter skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,565 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 32,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,146 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 24,146 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,778 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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BT53 DDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT53 DDE, 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 DDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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