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BP53 FVM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,353 mi
Last recorded92,353 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,353 miles

Body damage to the nearside front wing and bumper around the headlamp area

Child seat fitted to the offside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front and rear brakes pulsating in service

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front metal brake pipes rusted

Front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Play in the nearside rear suspension radius arm mounting bushes

Play in the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Seat belt securing the child seat is not latched into the clasp

Upper securing bolt missing from the nearside headlamp unit

Fail 16 Apr 2018 92,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body damage to the nearside front wing and bumper around the headlamp area

Child seat fitted to the offside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front and rear brakes pulsating in service

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front metal brake pipes rusted

Front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Play in the nearside rear suspension radius arm mounting bushes

Play in the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Seat belt securing the child seat is not latched into the clasp

Upper securing bolt missing from the nearside headlamp unit

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken rear silencer

Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken rear silencer

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,745 miles

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

nsr tyr side wall perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,745 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

nsr tyr side wall perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,439 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,439 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 9 Apr 2013 49,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 14,059 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 14,059 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,745 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 7,037 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 FVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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