MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front lower suspension arms bushes perishing
play and knock in steering/column,free play in steering
underbody covers fitted limited view
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front bumper trim/grill loose
front lower suspension arms bushes perishing
front wipers smearing
nsr shock absorber damp just acceptable,recommend replacement
play and knock in steering/column,free play in steering
spare tyre bald on edge
underbody covers fitted limited view
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)
engine & under body covers fitted limited view.
knock in steering.
n/s/rear & o/s/rear brake pipes corroding.
n/s/rear tyre wearing on edges.
rear exhaust box corroding.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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)
engine & under body covers fitted limited view.
front discs worn & pads seem low.
knock in steering.
n/s/front & o/s/front brake hoses perished recomend replacement.
n/s/rear & o/s/rear brake pipes corroding.
n/s/rear tyre wearing on edges.
rear exhaust box corroding.
wipers smearing recomend attenion.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nsr shock absorber damp
slight knock in steering
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front washer aim poor
nsr shock absorber damp
slight knock in steering
CANT SEE REAR BRAKE HOSES COMPLEATLY
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 OBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?
BK53 OBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is BK53 OBL safe to buy?
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