MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Leaking on joint steel pipe to flexi pipe also retaining clip missing hence pipe insecure. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe corroded
o/s/r brake pipe rusty
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s/r brake pipe rusty
nearside front tyre perished on the inner side wall.
offside front tyre perished on the side walls
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs scored and corroded
nearside front tyre perished
rear brake discs badly corroded,recommend replacements
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs scored and corroded
rear wiper blade split
service light illuminated
undertrays fitted to underbody
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
service light illuminated
undertrays fitted to underbody
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 DKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BP53 DKJ, 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 BP53 DKJ registered?
BP53 DKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is BP53 DKJ safe to buy?
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