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BP53 FTT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,941 mi
Last recorded85,941 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,941 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,228 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear seat missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

covers over outer sill

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear seat missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

covers over outer sill

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,295 miles

centre exhaust corroded

covers under vechile

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,889 miles

Central corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 62,446 miles

covers under vechile

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

slight play in steering column.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 60,332 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting bracket detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

slight play in steering column.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 58,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,744 miles

Exhaust box corroded.

Exhaust box mounting has come away from box.

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

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

Slight noise coming from steering column.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 54,744 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust box corroded.

Exhaust box mounting has come away from box.

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

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

Slight noise coming from steering column.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,978 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 47,615 miles

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

Noise coming from steering column

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken from box

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,615 miles

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

Noise coming from steering column

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken from box

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box corroded

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,943 miles

steering colum universal joint has slight ply

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,824 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,418 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 FTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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