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BP53 GFG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,963 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 54,670 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre slight splitting inner wall

Fail 22 May 2014 54,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre slight splitting inner wall

Pass 21 May 2013 51,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2012 49,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 48,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 24,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 10,911 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 GFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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