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BK53 OBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,485 mi
Last recorded78,485 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,485 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,707 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)

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.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,668 miles

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.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,840 miles

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

nsr shock absorber damp

slight knock in steering

Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,887 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,317 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 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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BK53 OBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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