MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
grinding noise heard front offside rear when wheel is rotated
offside front tyre is getting low on tread and has a small cut in sidewall
offside rear wheel is out of shape
various suspension bushes are perished
bonnet release handle missing
both front flexi brake hoses are perished
centre exhaust poor condition
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bonnet release handle missing
centre exhaust poor condition
areas of exhaust system heavily corroded
both front tyres damaged on sidewalls 205/40/17w
both wipers torn/poor condition
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
areas of exhaust system heavily corroded
both front tyres damaged on sidewalls 205/40/17w
both wipers torn/poor condition
both front tyres damaged on sidewall 205/40/17w
exhaust pipework & silencers showing corrossion
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs worn and scored
Full front to rear under body protectors fitted not allowing full inspection
Long and slightly spongy foot brake pedal
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Slight brake judder to front brakes
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 FVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?
BK53 FVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BK53 FVF safe to buy?
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