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BP53 GEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,241 mi
Last recorded146,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 146,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 146,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management

Fail 6 Apr 2018 143,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,664 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 125,391 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 125,380 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,630 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,450 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

offside front tyre ouer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 20 Dec 2011
Fail 17 Dec 2011 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

undertrays and sillcovers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,609 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 65,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2008 55,401 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 55,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

airbag light on.

offside door mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 43,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

airbag light on.

offside door mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 28,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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 GEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

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

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