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BP53 GDA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,972 miles

both rear tyres perrishing.

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,358 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,808 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perishing on the sidewalls

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 GDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

BP53 GDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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