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BT53 ZJO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 95,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 77,449 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,628 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,643 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,385 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,651 miles

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

Front tyres different size to rear

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,651 miles

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

Front tyres different size to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,975 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,461 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 ZJO 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 ZJO, 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 ZJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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