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BP53 GCO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,394 mi
Last recorded45,394 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,394 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroded

offside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,722 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,044 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,248 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroded

offside front tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,661 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,213 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorating

nearside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,233 miles

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

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

nearside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,592 miles

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

nearside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2010 34,592 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre showing signs of uneven treadwear

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,951 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,984 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,307 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2006 20,144 miles

Advise the rear penaltimate under tray is slightly damaged and may need attention at a later date !

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,144 miles

Advise the rear penaltimate under tray is slightly damaged and may need attention at a later date !

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 GCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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