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BK53 FRF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,160 mi
Last recorded82,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,875 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 72,543 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken on rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,256 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,332 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 59,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,788 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,511 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,327 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,254 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 18,254 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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 FRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BK53 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

BK53 FRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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