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BV53 VMO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall and tread perished 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

under cover trays fitted front to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,644 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,004 miles

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Missing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 102,004 miles

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Missing

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,192 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/ split

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/ split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,875 miles

nearside side repeater lense cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s repeater lamp cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s repeater lamp cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside mirror back damaged

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected child seat fitted as presented

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,809 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 VMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMO, 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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BV53 VMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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