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BD53 DCX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack (not excessive) (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside inc some suspension parts and sub frame

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2020 60,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed play in lower uj (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on underside inc some suspension parts

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,601 miles

Front Subframe has Excessive Surface Corrosion

N/S/R & O/S/R Inner Sill's Have Excessive Surface Corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,418 miles

Both Rear Tyre Side Wall's Splitting & Cracking Up

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,605 miles

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

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

Rear both tyre edges wearing 195/50/15v

Fail 9 Nov 2015 46,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,513 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 40,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,506 miles

Slight Play In Steering Column Shaft

Fail 6 Nov 2012 37,506 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)

Slight Play In Steering Column Shaft

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,283 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 34,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 30,862 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,862 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,341 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,825 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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BD53 DCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD53 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

BD53 DCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BD53 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 DCX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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