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BL52 FVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,864 miles

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

Centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,422 miles

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

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

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,710 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 67,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,939 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust rear box

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,479 miles

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

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

wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,709 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,875 miles

advise wear both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2010 48,875 miles

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

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

advise wear both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,915 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,519 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,332 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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BL52 FVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL52 FVY, 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 BL52 FVY registered?

BL52 FVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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