MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust in poor condition
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside rear body corroded
Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear body corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear body corroded
Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear body corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust system weak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust weak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front discs lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
both rear tyres worn on edges
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)
Rims slightly wide
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)
screen wash aim low
slight play and knocking in steering column
uneaven tyre wear on inner edge of both rear tyres(saw tooth effect)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 GEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?
BP53 GEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.
Is BP53 GEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BP53 GEY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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