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BD53 EXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,526 mi
Last recorded92,526 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,953 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing

rear exhaust mount broken off but system still secure

Fail 16 Dec 2016 85,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS light on (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing

rear exhaust mount broken off but system still secure

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,907 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 77,907 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount snapped off

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount snapped off

washer jets poor

Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,743 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,592 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011
Fail 11 Dec 2010 48,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/rear tyre low pressure

Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/rear tyre low pressure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,982 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,198 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 EXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 BD53 EXF, 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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BD53 EXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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