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BT53 HNU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,282 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill slightly Deteriorated.

Offside Front Severely damaged but is secure.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under Trays fitted full length of car so unable to inspect several items.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 82,280 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill slightly Deteriorated.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under Trays fitted full length of car so unable to inspect several items.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted advise repair (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 76,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,690 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 71,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,468 miles

centre stop lamp not operating

Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not operating

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,007 miles

Centre stop lamp not operating

both front tyres have damaged outer sidewalls No ply/cord showing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 67,007 miles

Centre stop lamp not operating

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

both front tyres have damaged outer sidewalls No ply/cord showing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,655 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVICE nearside front tyre has slight cut on side-wall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,159 miles

o.s.r. tyre slight cracked

rear exhaust tailpipe mount insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2011 43,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

bonnet handle broken

o.s.r. tyre slight cracked

rear exhaust tailpipe mount insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,871 miles

o/s/r & both front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2010 39,834 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r & both front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,933 miles

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

front pads on limit's and discs slightly warn

nearside rear metal brake pipe to hub slight rusting

Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,519 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,517 miles

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

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

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

advise front tracking

Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,835 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,634 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 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT53 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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