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BP53 EWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,325 mi
Last recorded122,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 122,325 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 113,166 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,458 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nail present in offside rear tyre

offside rear floor and inner arch corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nail present in offside rear tyre

offside rear floor and inner arch corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,918 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear beam bushes in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2016 94,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,000 miles

clicking noise from steering column when steering wheel is rocked

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,999 miles

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

clicking noise from steering column when steering wheel is rocked

front brake pads near limit

nearside front brake disc slightly out of shape

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

knock from steering

windsreen marking up

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,037 miles

windsreen marking up

knock from steering

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,072 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 64,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,677 miles

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2010 59,581 miles

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

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,212 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 EWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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