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BK53 BYV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,322 mi
Last recorded127,322 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 127,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,242 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 121,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 110,898 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 110,898 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,967 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,967 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 85,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,595 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,375 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 72,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,709 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,764 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,670 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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BK53 BYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK53 BYV, 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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BK53 BYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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