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BP53 FUO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,113 mi
Last recorded58,113 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,113 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ( front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,541 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,625 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,615 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,288 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 14,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (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 FUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FUO, 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 FUO registered?

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

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