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BN53 RVR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,463 mi
Last recorded80,463 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,463 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,536 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 77,531 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 65,817 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,832 miles

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

steering wheel has slight knock

Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering wheel has slight knock

Pass 31 Dec 2011 53,250 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010 47,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2010 47,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2009 42,279 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,683 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 37,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,251 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,060 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 RVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

BN53 RVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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