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BP53 FTD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

925,449 mi
Last recorded925,449 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 925,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,572 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,091 miles

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

o/s wiper blade torn on ends

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,818 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 46,815 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,314 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,311 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,345 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 FTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

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

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