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BG53 FXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,963 mi
Last recorded74,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,963 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,963 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,268 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,181 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front pads worn

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,889 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished perished

Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,109 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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BG53 FXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 FXV, 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 BG53 FXV registered?

BG53 FXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is BG53 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG53 FXV have outstanding finance?

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