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BP53 GBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 119,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 119,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 113,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,720 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 107,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 102,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,365 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre outer wall worn

Fail 14 Jan 2014 74,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads low and discs worn

front wiperblades smeary

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre outer wall worn

play in n/s and o/s track rods

rear number plate worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,851 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box corroded

front discs worn

Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,133 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sidewall damage to n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sidewall damage to n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,140 miles

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

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 11 Jan 2010 39,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,044 miles

under trays fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,688 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper smearing

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,814 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 GBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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