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BP53 FTO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,881 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,301 miles

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

one light in centre brake lamp not working

Fail 12 Jan 2016 110,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,457 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 102,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 95,198 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,977 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 88,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 83,691 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing but system still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,230 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 77,221 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,119 miles

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

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,463 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 36,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,011 miles

near side door mirror cracked

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,085 miles

rear pads to be change

Fail 2 Dec 2006 27,085 miles

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.

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 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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