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BP53 GUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,761 mi
Last recorded94,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 94,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 86,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 81,074 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 81,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 May 2015 77,602 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 54,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,647 miles

195/50/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 5 May 2012 40,752 miles

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 5 May 2012 40,752 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 3 May 2011 36,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 36,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,609 miles

nsf tyre low on the outer edge

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 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

BP53 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is BP53 GUA safe to buy?

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