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BP53 HDD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,384 mi
Last recorded52,384 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive unable to check fully due to under trays fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 51,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,991 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2018 49,991 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,594 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,962 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside/offside front brake hoses are perished

offside front tyre wearing on edges / tread getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,872 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,704 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,448 miles

plastic sill skirts and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2010 34,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill skirts and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,678 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 31,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,065 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 HDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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