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BP53 EWT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,706 mi
Last recorded92,706 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,706 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leg (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,203 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 75,202 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre age perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 1 Dec 2016 51,353 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre age perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,322 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,413 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 33,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,343 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 30,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,406 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,144 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,379 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 13,786 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 EWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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