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BK53 FVF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,477 mi
Last recorded94,477 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,477 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,477 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,095 miles

bonnet release handle missing

both front flexi brake hoses are perished

centre exhaust poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2016 82,095 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release handle missing

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,551 miles

areas of exhaust system heavily corroded

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls 205/40/17w

both wipers torn/poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,219 miles

both front tyres damaged on sidewall 205/40/17w

exhaust pipework & silencers showing corrossion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,238 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 75,235 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,321 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,723 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,713 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,098 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 49,098 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,644 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,393 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 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.

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