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BP53 GBF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,833 mi
Last recorded105,833 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on rear axle ***Strong advisory*** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi *** Strong advisory*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on rear axle ***Strong advisory*** (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,793 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,075 miles

all tyres low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust minor rust

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,687 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 38,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,392 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,756 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 7,711 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 GBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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