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BP53 LUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,750 mi
Last recorded137,750 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 137,750 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Plastic covers fitted to underside

Fail 23 Feb 2017 137,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Plastic covers fitted to underside

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,484 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,517 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,389 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,401 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,171 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,355 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 LUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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