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BG53 KHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,128 mi
Last recorded114,128 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,442 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,499 miles

Engine cover & under-trays fitted, restricting view of components

brake pipes slightly corroding (all)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,415 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted, restricting some view of components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,536 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 89,535 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,665 miles

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

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

slight worn / play in streering joint

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight worn / play in streering joint

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,919 miles

advise replacement offside rear tyre due to wall cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,685 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,071 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 55,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,900 miles

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,848 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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BG53 KHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG53 KHF, 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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BG53 KHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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