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BP53 GCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 154,024 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have slight cracks on the inner side walls

Fail 21 Dec 2015 140,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have slight cracks on the inner side walls

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,340 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 125,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

battery light on

Fail 11 Jan 2014 106,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,900 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 64,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2010 60,441 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,442 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 GCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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