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BV53 VLG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,640 mi
Last recorded45,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 45,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,596 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,675 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,832 miles

Offside washer jet poor.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 13,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside washer jet poor.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,238 miles

o/s/f windscreen washer poor

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,665 miles

Both front tyres very perished.

tyre size 195/50R15 82V

Fail 16 Aug 2011 12,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres very perished.

Offside washer jet not working.

tyre size 195/50R15 82V

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,543 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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BV53 VLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV53 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

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

Is BV53 VLG safe to buy?

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