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BP53 LWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,943 mi
Last recorded57,943 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,751 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,354 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,487 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear brake pads low

rear discs in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,954 miles

centre exhaust box in poor condition

front brake discs worn

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear brakse pads appear low

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,597 miles

centre exhaust poor

n/s/rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,596 miles

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

centre exhaust poor

n/s/rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,649 miles

o/s/front pads lower than n/s

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear outer skin exhaust poor

Fail 20 Nov 2012 34,648 miles

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

o/s/front pads lower than n/s

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear outer skin exhaust poor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,049 miles

rear exhaust poor

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,394 miles

all tyres heavily perished

centre exhaust box and hanger in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,621 miles

all 4 tyres perished

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,372 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2006 11,497 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 LWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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