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BG52 FHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear archs corroded

exhaust corroded

kockinig noise when rocking steering wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,430 miles

Front brake flexi hoses showing signs of slight perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,754 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,447 miles

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,052 miles

Front Tyres Cracked/ Perished

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Rear Tyres Cracked/Perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,264 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,907 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 13,681 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,938 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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BG52 FHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG52 FHP, 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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BG52 FHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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