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BP53 GDX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,913 mi
Last recorded41,913 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 41,913 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2016 36,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 19,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011
Fail 7 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2010 14,930 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,104 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,520 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 GDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

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

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