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BK53 HVN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,958 mi
Last recorded135,958 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 135,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear under vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 135,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear under vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 AND COLUMN UJ PLAY ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 130,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 AND COLUMN UJ PLAY ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,511 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 117,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,485 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

rear washer inop

Fail 16 Oct 2014 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

rear washer inop

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,370 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 98,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers window inop

rear washer inop

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,843 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,042 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,128 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,698 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 HVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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