MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)
Front Steering system slightly tight top mount's (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front & rear (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
shock absorbers getting weak
under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)
Front Steering system slightly tight top mount's (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front & rear (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
shock absorbers getting weak
under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 BXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AX53 BXL, 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 BXL registered?
AX53 BXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.
Is AX53 BXL safe to buy?
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