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BK53 WCR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,176 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded , But not leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front windscreen has a stonechip

nearside door mirror glass slightly loose

rear exhaust box corroded

rear reg plate slightly faded

rear tail gate dampers weak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front windscreen has a stonechip

rear boot dampers weak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear reg plate slightly faded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 89,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front windscreen has a stonechip

rear boot dampers weak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear reg plate slightly faded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 87,083 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear door mirror glass loose

rear boot dampers weak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight noise from steering column/ shaft+ universal joint

Fail 16 Sep 2017 87,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged nearside rear tyre valve split (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing +juddering

rear boot dampers weak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper split/worn

slight noise from steering column/ shaft+ universal joint

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,311 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,082 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 21 Sep 2014 73,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,080 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,596 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,737 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 WCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

BK53 WCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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