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BP53 JPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 120,710 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 120,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,877 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt outer casing missing

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 86,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt outer casing missing

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,060 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,954 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

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

The rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 69,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

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

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

The rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,106 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,106 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,951 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,667 miles

Nearside rear seat belt stalk casing missing

SRS light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,615 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 45,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 35,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 205,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,086 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 JPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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