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BT52 BKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,316 mi
Last recorded63,316 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,316 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front jacking blocks missing

play in steering column

Fail 19 Aug 2015 63,316 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front jacking blocks missing

play in steering column

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,029 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,890 miles

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Front brake-hoses are badly deteriorated & re-inforcements broken

Front discs badly worn 7 lipped (plz refr2spec)

N/s front wheel damaged

N/s rear sill has rotted (see inner-side) Was unable to view remainder due to trims

N/s washer jet needs adjusting

O/s rear brake-pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake requires adjustment

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,177 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,236 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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BT52 BKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT52 BKA, 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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BT52 BKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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