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BP52 EBC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 86,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 79,258 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 68,294 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008

Both front flexible brake hoses have slight cracks in their wall.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,616 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 EBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

BP52 EBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BP52 EBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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