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BP52 CSY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,483 mi
Last recorded81,483 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 81,483 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 81,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 78,859 miles

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear n/plate starting to fade

rear tyres stepping in treads

Fail 27 Dec 2017 77,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear n/plate starting to fade

rear tyres stepping in treads

Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,687 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,687 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,269 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,280 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,775 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,592 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes corroding

center exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,381 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 56,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,733 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 51,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2010

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 40,694 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 40,694 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,282 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,895 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,834 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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BP52 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP52 CSY, 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 BP52 CSY registered?

BP52 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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