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BF53 EKO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,819 mi
Last recorded62,819 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,612 miles

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

both sides front wiper blade rubbers are split

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 25 Sep 2014 49,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,496 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,945 miles

n/s front tyre wearing unevenly.

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 EKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EKO, 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 EKO registered?

BF53 EKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BF53 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 EKO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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