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WR53 BZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,102 mi
Last recorded60,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 60,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,837 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 57,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main and front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn from edges

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main and front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn from edges

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,811 miles

n/s/r/tyre close to limit

Brake pipe slightly corroded to front to rear and rear outer pipes and front outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to front to rear and rear outer pipes and front outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r/tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,625 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,335 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2014 46,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,609 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,245 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres required replacment due to its age.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres required replacment due to its age.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,393 miles

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

wiper performance poor despite new blades fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2009 26,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,726 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,421 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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WR53 BZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR53 BZT, 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 WR53 BZT registered?

WR53 BZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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