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BP53 FSV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,620 mi
Last recorded103,620 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,540 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 98,534 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor only 60 (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,375 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 90,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,580 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 78,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 73,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,948 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,133 miles

knocking on steering column

Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,133 miles

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

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

knocking on steering column

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,455 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 58,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,577 miles

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

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

no washers may be frozen

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,926 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 30,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,783 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 FSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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