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BV53 TWW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,712 mi
Last recorded102,712 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 102,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,470 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 93,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 88,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,294 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 88,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 78,741 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,032 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,539 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 50,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,497 miles

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

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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BV53 TWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV53 TWW, 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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What year was BV53 TWW registered?

BV53 TWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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