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BP53 GRX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 85,123 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,379 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 68,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,916 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,055 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,287 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 14,360 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 GRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

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

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