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BP53 LGV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,637 mi
Last recorded69,637 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,254 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,437 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,386 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,198 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,502 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,997 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 19,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,782 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 LGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

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

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