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TLZ 5601

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,263 mi
Last recorded82,263 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLZ 5601
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,769 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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TLZ 5601 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TLZ 5601, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLZ 5601 registered?

TLZ 5601 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is TLZ 5601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLZ 5601 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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