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BP53 GDF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,158 mi
Last recorded150,158 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 150,158 miles

brake pipe from o/s/r hose corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,237 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 133,525 miles

brake pipe to front hose slightly corroded

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,684 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,078 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 94,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,960 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,959 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE mileage in instrument cluster does not illuminate.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,786 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 58,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,717 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,185 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 GDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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