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BT53 NNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger has damage

Fail 2 Sep 2015 100,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,236 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,847 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,368 miles

unable to check under side vehicle fully due to lower panels

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,290 miles

slight play in n/s/front track rod end

unable to check outersills fully due to side pannels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted front to rear

Fail 21 Dec 2009 54,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/front track rod end

unable to check outersills fully due to side pannels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,133 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

temporary repair made to n/s rear light lens

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2008 46,123 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

temporary repair made to n/s rear light lens

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,913 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 38,913 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,559 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 NNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NNJ, 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 BT53 NNJ registered?

BT53 NNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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