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BK53 HVE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,759 mi
Last recorded86,759 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,759 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,545 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,517 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,024 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,127 miles

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

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 HVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

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