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AX53 BXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 119,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,358 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 98,358 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm both sides (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 89,604 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,211 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,245 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,510 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 52,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,733 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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AX53 BXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AX53 BXD, 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 AX53 BXD registered?

AX53 BXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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