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BF53 BKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,917 mi
Last recorded142,917 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 142,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 107,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2016 107,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,924 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 101,924 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 94,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

chip in screen

sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,371 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,766 miles

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

rear wiper split

unable to fully inspect o/s/r seat belt - child seat fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

rear wiper split

unable to fully inspect o/s/r seat belt - child seat fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,512 miles

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear - unable to fully inspect seat belts

front brake discs scored

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on inner tread

slight corrosion building up on n/s/r metal brake pipe

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2010 66,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear - unable to fully inspect seat belts

front brake discs scored

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on inner tread

slight corrosion building up on n/s/r metal brake pipe

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,384 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking badly

slight knocking from steering column

Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking badly

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,579 miles

unable to test rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 BKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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