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BK53 ZKG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,637 mi
Last recorded81,637 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,370 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner and outer edges cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,894 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,598 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 36,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2008 29,992 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn out side edge

noise coming from steering column

Pass 25 Aug 2008 29,992 miles

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

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

front tyres worn out side edge

noise coming from steering column

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,324 miles

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

front brake pads are low

Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads are low

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 ZKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

BK53 ZKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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