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BK53 EYG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,751 mi
Last recorded185,751 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 185,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Condition of exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 185,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 170,022 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroedd rear lower

Pass 10 Oct 2014 170,022 miles

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

exhaust corroedd rear lower

Pass 13 Jun 2013 148,727 miles

Air bag is switched off which is illuminating thr SRS light.

Nearside rear door is damaged

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

Offside front door mirror is damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2013 148,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Air bag is switched off which is illuminating thr SRS light.

Nearside rear door is damaged

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

Offside front door mirror is damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 136,227 miles

SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Fail 19 Jun 2012 136,227 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Pass 10 Jun 2011 125,495 miles

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

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

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

SRS light on

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2011 125,493 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Bonnet wont latch

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

SRS light on

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 18,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,035 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 EYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYG, 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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What year was BK53 EYG registered?

BK53 EYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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