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BP53 KCN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,258 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,228 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear low on the inner edge

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 26 May 2011 58,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,313 miles

rear exhaust bow mount needs attention

rear tyre outter walls cracking , will need to be replaced in the near future

Pass 28 May 2009 40,828 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perrish

full sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

full under body protection kit fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre on the edges wearing close to the lower legal limit, will need replacing in the near future

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,869 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP53 KCN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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