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BP53 DKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,970 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 98,969 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,363 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 95,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,721 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2015 90,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,599 miles

nearside front tyre perished on the inner side wall.

offside front tyre perished on the side walls

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,019 miles

front discs scored and corroded

nearside front tyre perished

rear brake discs badly corroded,recommend replacements

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs scored and corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,489 miles

service light illuminated

undertrays fitted to underbody

Fail 13 Jan 2010 47,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,245 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,203 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 33,165 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 22,948 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,948 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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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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BP53 DKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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