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BK53 WNM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 83,109 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***Advise replace brake pipe*** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,137 miles

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

***undertrays/plastic sideskirts fitted***structural items/components hidden***

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened ***top mount bearing dry/graunchy[lock to lock test]*** (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 71,749 miles

Full under tray fitted.

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

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition at inner edge.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 May 2016 71,747 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Full under tray fitted.

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

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition at inner edge.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 May 2015 66,442 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 59,511 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 59,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,889 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,192 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 18,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,767 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 7,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,861 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 WNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

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

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