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BV53 VNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,001 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,001 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,522 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,123 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 70,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,014 miles

under sill cover fitted.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls replacement recommended

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,827 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls replacement recommended

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,424 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 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

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

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