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BP53 FTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 132,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 131,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 129,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 119,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

undertrays fitted,, sill covers and engine covers stopping and restricting examination

Fail 19 Jul 2016 114,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

undertrays fitted,, sill covers and engine covers stopping and restricting examination

Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,190 miles

o/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,720 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,988 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 FTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

BP53 FTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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