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BP52 LWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 LWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,999 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,994 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Bonnet catch seized

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,097 miles

Exhaust back box section outer shell corrosion

Front Both brake pipes have corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe has corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner door handle wont open from inside

Nearside Rear seat belt outer casing missing

Rear number plate starting deteriorate

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Under guards fitted

front wipers smearing- aero

Fail 20 Aug 2016 114,097 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Faulty switch main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load casing missing (5.2.4a)

Exhaust back box section outer shell corrosion

Front Both brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe has corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner door handle wont open from inside

Rear number plate starting deteriorate

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Under guards fitted

front wipers smearing- aero

Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2015 110,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corodding but not holed, near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,760 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 892,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 68,314 miles

knocking from steering colomn

Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,895 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 LWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LWG, 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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BP52 LWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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