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AX53 BXP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 108,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,807 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,955 miles

Steering column play unable to trace

Fail 12 Mar 2018 64,954 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Steering column play unable to trace

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,038 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,375 miles

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

Rear wiper blade ripped.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade ripped.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,743 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,702 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 BXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

AX53 BXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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