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BP52 CUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,059 mi
Last recorded130,059 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 130,059 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 121,247 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked and starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,704 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked and starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 92,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,644 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 79,644 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009
Fail 12 Oct 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,807 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 47,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,094 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 CUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

BP52 CUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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