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BP53 KCV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2016 86,397 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,598 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 61,598 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,096 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 KCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

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

Is BP53 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 KCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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