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BK53 UVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,559 mi
Last recorded84,559 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 84,557 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,851 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

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

both rear inner sill start to corrsion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,433 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,610 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 25,610 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc 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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

Is BK53 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 UVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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