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BP53 GRK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,990 mi
Last recorded88,990 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear arc slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 88,990 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear arc slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2017 82,400 miles

Bonnet is open on safety latch

Exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front Anti rollbar d ring bushes are slightly worn

Front Brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly perrished

Slight play in steering rackends

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle inner sills etc ok on test

Fail 4 May 2017 82,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Bonnet is open on safety latch

Exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front Anti rollbar d ring bushes are slightly worn

Front Brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly perrished

Slight play in steering rackends

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle inner sills etc ok on test

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,309 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,295 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Cannot open bonnet (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 74,329 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 74,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,378 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,461 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 GRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

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

Is BP53 GRK safe to buy?

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