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BP53 FVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,517 mi
Last recorded80,517 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre edges wearing

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre edges wearing

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,714 miles

offside front tyre ..... sidewall damage

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,282 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 38,282 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,158 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit ( Worn on outer edges ).

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,181 miles

front brake hoses outter rubber split both sides

small chips in front window screen

Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,523 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 FVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

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

Is BP53 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 FVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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