MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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
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
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.
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)
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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]
nsf/osf & nsr tyres on 3mm
osr tyre starting to go out of shape/stepped[195/50R15-82T]
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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 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.
Is BP53 FTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BP53 FTX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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