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BK53 OBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangement light on

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,433 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,049 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,089 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,725 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 44,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s seat plastic cover missing near seat belt

Fail 28 Dec 2007 39,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch ciezed . repaired at vts .

Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,970 miles

bonnet catch ciezed . repaired at vts .

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

BK53 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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