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BP53 KFA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,451 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 28,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2011 28,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,070 miles

airbag light is on

small chip in zone a of screen

Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,069 miles

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

airbag light is on

small chip in zone a of screen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,503 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

small chip in zone a of screen

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing uneven

smoke test only just passed

Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,956 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

BP53 KFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BP53 KFA safe to buy?

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