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BP53 FSX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,757 mi
Last recorded36,757 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 36,757 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 36,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 35,456 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,199 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 34,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 33,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 33,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 32,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,371 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 31,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked to cordes (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,406 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 30,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,391 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 28,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,400 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 23,795 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,823 miles

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

service light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,914 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 16,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,995 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 9,036 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 FSX 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 76.9%.

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 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP53 FSX registered?

BP53 FSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is BP53 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 FSX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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