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BP53 LFW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,761 mi
Last recorded92,761 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,761 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 92,761 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,682 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,296 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,035 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Slight out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,652 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,808 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,953 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,878 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 34,756 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,756 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

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 LFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

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

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