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BP53 LWR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,430 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 54,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,799 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 52,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre around 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre wearing flat on inner tread

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,013 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,320 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,448 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

slight knocking on steering column

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,095 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,037 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,792 miles

unable to check condition of rear seatbelts, full with luggage

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,383 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 29,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,626 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 LWR 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 LWR, 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 LWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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