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BP53 FVF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,580 mi
Last recorded58,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,678 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 53,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,846 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 36,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,458 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,325 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,854 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 FVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

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

Is BP53 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 FVF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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