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BK53 UVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,817 mi
Last recorded82,817 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 82,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all lines in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

boot does not open all the time

Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position open or close (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 72,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,319 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,440 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 57,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,696 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,696 miles

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

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

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

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

service light overdue

Pass 20 Jan 2012
Fail 20 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,096 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,147 miles

nearside front wiper in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished.sugest replacement.border line pass

Fail 20 Jan 2010 40,147 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front wiper in poor condition

noise from offside front brake

offside rear tyre perished.sugest replacement.border line pass

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,678 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,776 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 21,774 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f disc in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,943 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 UVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

BK53 UVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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