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BN53 EBK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2024 73,560 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2023 68,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 63,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 10 May 2022 63,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 24 May 2021 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 62,585 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and rear mount broken

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 21 May 2019 62,175 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

both number plates deteriorated

exhaust box corroded

knocking noise from steering

Fail 21 May 2019 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

both number plates deteriorated

exhaust box corroded

knocking noise from steering

Pass 22 May 2018 60,507 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 60,504 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 57,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,091 miles

Offside screen wash jet blocked.

Pass 18 May 2015 48,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,879 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 38,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 33,381 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2011 28,080 miles

advise both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,227 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,693 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 EBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BN53 EBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 EBK?

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What year was BN53 EBK registered?

BN53 EBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BN53 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 EBK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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