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BP53 FVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,925 mi
Last recorded80,925 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,685 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 10 Nov 2020 76,682 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement no room but wheel laying in at top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,098 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,942 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,746 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,218 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,449 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,964 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyre cracking on sidewalls.

nearside front tyre "h" rated and others "t" rated.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

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 FVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

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

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