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BF53 BRX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,192 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 71,305 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,605 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,937 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 50,507 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,208 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,812 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 27,810 miles

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

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

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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BF53 BRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc 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 BF53 BRX, 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 BF53 BRX registered?

BF53 BRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BF53 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 BRX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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