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BG53 NWE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,289 mi
Last recorded121,289 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,289 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner steering arm play

Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,767 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,710 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,744 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of offside door mirror borderline

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

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

Wear to nearside front & both rear tyres

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,563 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,609 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut on outer wall of nearside rear tyre

noise from steering column

vehicle covered undeneath with plastic belly pans

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

drivers and front passenger seat head rests missing at time of test

nearside front tyre heavily perished and balding outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre perishing side walls and under inflated (possibly punctured)

offside front tyre heavily perished and wearing outer shoulder

offside rear tyre perishing side walls

rear seats not installed at time of test. unable to check rear seat belts properly and rear seat security

various plastic panels covering under side of vehicle restricting inspection to various components

Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,381 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 23,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,033 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 NWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NWE, 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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BG53 NWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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