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BP53 KCO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2021 96,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LOWER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

sill & under body covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2021 96,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

sill and under body covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,879 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim has damage

Offside Front Tyre pressure underinflated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre pressure under inflated and perished

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim has damage

Offside Front Tyre pressure underinflated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre pressure under inflated and perished

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,233 miles

Central exhaust is slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill back is slightly corroded

Rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,247 miles

Front and rear exhaust system in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 87,247 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,520 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,978 miles

emissions not registered

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,962 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

emissions not registered

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,853 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,678 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 65,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,885 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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BP53 KCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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