MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Covers fitted
Parking brake just met the required percentage of 16%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Covers fitted
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)
Parking brake just met the required percentage of 16%
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside door mirror damaged but usable
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 FXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 BG53 FXU, 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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How do I check the history of BG53 FXU?
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What year was BG53 FXU registered?
BG53 FXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is BG53 FXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 FXU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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