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BP53 KDO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,680 mi
Last recorded159,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 159,680 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 159,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 153,912 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray loose

n/s/f wishbone- rear bush cracked

o/s side repeater lens cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2015 153,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine under tray loose

n/s/f wishbone- rear bush cracked

o/s side repeater lens cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2014 137,827 miles

engine sounds rough

Fail 25 Jun 2014 137,753 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine sounds rough

Fail 15 May 2014 134,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- uneven wear to o/s front tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 117,700 miles

rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode -- slight exhaust / ijector blow

Fail 14 May 2013 117,108 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wear to n/s front tyre - on wear limit -- slight exhaust / injector blow from engine -- both rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 10 May 2012 101,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 101,906 miles

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

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust box bracket broken but exhaust still secured by another mounting

Pass 6 May 2011 95,721 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 95,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,242 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 30 Apr 2007 37,242 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

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

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