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BD53 CXU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,139 mi
Last recorded40,139 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 39,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,301 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 37,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 36,399 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,882 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 15,948 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,390 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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BD53 CXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD53 CXU, 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 BD53 CXU registered?

BD53 CXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is BD53 CXU safe to buy?

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