MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust corroded and hanger broken but adequately supported at this time.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has small leak.
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Small sections of rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
one light in centre brake lamp not working
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/50r15v (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
one light in centre brake lamp not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre inner wall split but not showing cords
o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre inner wall split but not showing cords
o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge
centre exhaust section corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers fitted to floor
covers fitted to o/s & n/s outter body sill
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers fitted to floor
covers fitted to o/s & n/s outter body sill
centre exhaust bracket missing but system still secure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f alloy wheel damaged on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
near side door mirror cracked
near side front tyre worn on edge
near side door mirror cracked
near side front tyre worn on edge
rear pads to be change
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear pads to be change
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 FTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?
BP53 FTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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