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BP53 FTX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,582 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 106,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb clearly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,575 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Undercovers fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,575 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Undercovers fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,440 miles

Advanced corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

OS washer jet poor.

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

Under body shields and sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,537 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,638 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,511 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,511 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,719 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf/osf & nsr tyres on 3mm

osr tyre starting to go out of shape/stepped[195/50R15-82T]

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,463 miles

nsf/osf & nsr tyres on 3mm

osr tyre starting to go out of shape/stepped[195/50R15-82T]

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,347 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,801 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 27,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,728 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 FTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

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

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