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BT53 OTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

knock from steering further investigation required

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,370 miles

knock from steering

rear brake pipe ferruals corroded

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

knock from steering

rear brake pipe ferruals corroded

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,360 miles

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

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

front brake discs excessively worn ;lipped and pitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,206 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

knock to coloum

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,492 miles

Damage to screen in zone 'a' but not in drivers view of road

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,713 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 311,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,903 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 OTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

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

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