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BP53 LGK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 92,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil light on

under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 91,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil light on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,318 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,421 miles

Centre exhaust corroded but not excessive

Steering pivot point has slight play slight free play found in steering wheel (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,421 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust corroded but not excessive

Steering pivot point has slight play slight free play found in steering wheel (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,170 miles

both front and off side rear tyre very poor (side walls and shoulder area very deep cracks and splits )

Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and off side rear tyre very poor (side walls and shoulder area very deep cracks and splits )

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,288 miles

All tyres, tread pattern slightly cracked

Centre exhaust support weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in between tread

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

Fail 27 Nov 2012 49,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in between tread

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

can't see both front to rear brake pipes

front discs lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,562 miles

front brake discs have wear lips

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,829 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,243 miles

both front tyres showing early signs of perishing.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,244 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 LGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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