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BD53 MFP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,194 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb seated incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,121 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,287 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking at present

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 24 Feb 2015 89,285 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking at present

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2014
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,976 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,624 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,624 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,416 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,845 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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BD53 MFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 MFP, 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 BD53 MFP registered?

BD53 MFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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