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BD53 GXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,807 mi
Last recorded82,807 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,129 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 67,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,224 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,956 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 GXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 GXF registered?

BD53 GXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is BD53 GXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 GXF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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