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BG53 UMB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,260 mi
Last recorded96,260 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,260 miles

play in steering uj

Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,328 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 91,323 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,002 miles

Centre covers on underside of vehicle obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Front slight bind on brakes

boot struts weak

both rear tyres worn low

front brake disc's corroded

rear wiper blade damaged

slight play and knocking through steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,826 miles

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

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

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

some play/movement in n/s/r radius/suspension arm bearing/bush

Fail 4 Nov 2014 79,758 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

some play/movement in n/s/r radius/suspension arm bearing/bush

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,454 miles

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

advise slight knock from steering column/lock to lock

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,561 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers poor (starting to smear)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,711 miles

wipers poor (starting to smear)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,475 miles

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

number plates in poor condition

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 UMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 BG53 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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