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BP53 FTC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,829 mi
Last recorded74,829 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,079 miles

slight scuffing on windscreen not in drivers view.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,859 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,876 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,087 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,461 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,628 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,588 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside front tyre fitted with rotation going the wrong way.

Rear nearside radius arm bearings have slight play.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 123,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 FTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FTC, 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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What year was BP53 FTC registered?

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

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