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BP53 LVV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,167 mi
Last recorded139,167 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 139,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 139,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 131,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,719 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 113,898 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing and rear n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,626 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,122 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,357 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,334 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,266 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,077 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 LVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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