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BP53 GBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,118 mi
Last recorded76,118 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened damp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust porous

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,118 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened damp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust porous

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,142 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slightly damp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust silencer corrode skin peeling

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre minor cracks outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2017 72,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre minor cracks outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2016 70,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wall miner cracks

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer edge minor crackes

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,689 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,689 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 57,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,744 miles

N/S/R SEATBELT NOT TESTED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

O/S/F BRAKE RUBBER FLEXI STARTING TO CRACK

O/S/F HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN ON LEGAL VISIBILTY LIMIT

Fail 19 Aug 2009 50,744 miles

N/S/R SEATBELT NOT TESTED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

O/S/F BRAKE RUBBER FLEXI STARTING TO CRACK

O/S/F HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN ON LEGAL VISIBILTY LIMIT

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,396 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 42,826 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,102 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 GBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

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

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