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BP53 KCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

steering rack column u/j slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust corroded

eml light on

steering column lower u/j slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,023 miles

EML on

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,023 miles

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

EML on

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,088 miles

EML on

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 49,470 miles

EML on

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,470 miles

EML on

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 46,060 miles

EML on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,060 miles

EML on

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,002 miles

front brake pads and discs worn low

Fail 17 Dec 2009 32,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads and discs worn low

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,716 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,110 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 17,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,324 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 KCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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