MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
engine under covers fitted obscuring some components
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front shock absorbers have been leaking and dried up
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
steering column universal joint noisy.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
steering column slightly noisy but does not have any play
front brake discs worn & scored
ofside rear tyre has got cut on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn & scored
ofside rear tyre has got cut on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 SSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?
BF53 SSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is BF53 SSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF53 SSX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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