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BT53 OTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,359 mi
Last recorded50,359 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,359 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,732 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deteration to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,092 miles

slight play in steering coloumn universal joint

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,204 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,102 miles

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

all round x4 tyres slight deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,922 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,232 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,070 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 OTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

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

Is BT53 OTJ safe to buy?

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