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BP53 FTY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,499 mi
Last recorded46,499 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,213 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 43,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,172 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer edge has slight deterioration

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 323,220 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,467 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,140 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 13,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 FTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

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

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