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BP53 GBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020
Fail 28 Oct 2020

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018
Fail 26 Oct 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015

Engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014
Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,476 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 28,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,835 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,297 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 22,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a worn sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2008 19,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has a worn sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,042 miles

n/s/f tyre cut sidewall

o/s/r tyre slightly uneven tread wear

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 GBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

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

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