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BK53 OBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,232 mi
Last recorded123,232 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,232 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust bracket broken but secured by other means

o/s front and rear doors damagd

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,232 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear exhaust bracket broken but secured by other means

o/s front and rear doors damagd

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes rough in parts

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,118 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 111,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,605 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 105,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,914 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,907 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

light surface scratches in windscreen within swept area outside zone 'A'

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,441 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 90,832 miles

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

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,568 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 OBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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