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BK53 OCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,944 mi
Last recorded36,944 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 36,944 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 36,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,506 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HUB PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HUB PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 29,360 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 22,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,172 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,241 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 17,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,928 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 12,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 6,504 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 OCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

BK53 OCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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