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BN53 CFG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,929 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 128,869 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 117,135 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 117,135 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,271 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,143 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,079 miles

Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Exhaust rear bracket broken but the exhaust is still supported

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

N/S/R Tyre low on the inner edge and the outer side wall perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,242 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,182 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,282 miles

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

advise front pads

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,149 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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BN53 CFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc 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 BN53 CFG, 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 BN53 CFG registered?

BN53 CFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 CFG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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