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BK53 HVF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,687 mi
Last recorded127,687 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,687 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to inspect under car properly due to covers

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to inspect under car properly due to covers

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,985 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 112,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 104,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,393 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 95,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,444 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,116 miles

nearside fornt wiper blade split

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

nearside rear door intermittent fault

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,844 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 79,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 79,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,454 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

noise from engine from auxillary drive belt area

slight wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre.

noise from engine,(poss auxillery tensioner)

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,305 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 HVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

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

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