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BF53 ENV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,614 mi
Last recorded93,614 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,614 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,455 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,370 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,774 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,601 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 66,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,322 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 52,387 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 ENV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ENV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 ENV registered?

BF53 ENV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BF53 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 ENV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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