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BF53 BKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 93,570 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 93,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 88,295 miles

rear silencer very corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear reg plates starting to discolour

oil level warning light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 11 May 2016 86,161 miles

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

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on rear exhaust

sill trims fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 86,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on rear exhaust

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

sill trims fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 83,849 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust exessivly corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f flexi deteriorating

o/s/f + n/s/f shock absorber corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f steel brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 83,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust exessivly corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f flexi deteriorating

o/s/f + n/s/f shock absorber corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f steel brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 81,724 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic trims fitted to sills and underneath body

Pass 13 May 2013 77,338 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2012 73,933 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,144 miles

both rear coil spring rubbers worn

o/s/r arch rusted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,407 miles

front brake pads very well worn and n/s/f brake slow to release

front tyres well worn 195/50/15

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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BF53 BKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 BF53 BKJ, 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 BF53 BKJ registered?

BF53 BKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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