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BK53 OBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,632 mi
Last recorded64,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,437 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,820 miles

Exhaust system wearing thin but no gas leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2013 53,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust system wearing thin but no gas leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2012 48,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 78,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,808 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,945 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 OBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

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

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