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BT53 OTF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,429 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,904 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,946 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,780 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,381 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,296 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 OTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

BT53 OTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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