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BK53 FVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

48,112 mi
Last recorded48,112 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 48,112 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deeply Cracked And Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deeply Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deeply Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,748 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 46,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner steering arm slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 45,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin split

Rear rear axle corroded

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 45,523 miles

Front Brake performance not tested front brakes too dangerous to test no brake pad left worn down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn down to metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded and rear suspension components

Rear rear back box outer skin corroded and split

Pass 9 Apr 2021 44,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 44,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing Glass (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 43,939 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,520 miles

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

Undertrays / covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 42,520 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays / covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,044 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

underside covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,765 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

Front both brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,065 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 38,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,382 miles

both sides rear tyres badly perished

front brakes unbalanced

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both sides rear tyres badly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,945 miles

front brakes unbalanced

Fail 17 Apr 2013 32,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 27,224 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,564 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 24,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,076 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 FVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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