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BK53 WNH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,108 mi
Last recorded35,108 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 35,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 32,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 30,822 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

noise on steering coulmn

Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,581 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres are 9 years old

slight knock on steering no excessive play found in any components possibly coming from steering column u.j?

Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,439 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot lid struts weak

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,955 miles

boot lid struts weak

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,742 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 28,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,147 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,802 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 27,800 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced front bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 27,430 miles

imbalance on rear brakes boarderline

o/s/r jacking block missing

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2015 27,430 miles

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

imbalance on rear brakes boarderline

o/s/r jacking block missing

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,474 miles

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

N/S/F Tyre showing age cracks.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,603 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,034 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,429 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 23,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,654 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 WNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

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

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