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BP53 FTN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,977 mi
Last recorded108,977 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

noises from steering/suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front suspension creaks

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 96,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front suspension creaks

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,744 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 95,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s / o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 94,003 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,340 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,806 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,938 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,626 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 62,626 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,251 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,251 miles

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

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,790 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 FTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

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

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