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BP53 LVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes worn - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both Rear Brake Ferrals corroded .

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Vehicle fitted with protective cover underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Vehicle fitted with protective sill covers not allowing full inspection of the sill sections.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes worn - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both Rear Brake Ferrals corroded .

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Vehicle fitted with protective cover underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Vehicle fitted with protective sill covers not allowing full inspection of the sill sections.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,823 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,980 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,946 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,002 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted front to rear of under body

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,530 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,909 miles

slight roughness on steering movement

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,094 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,188 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 LVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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