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BG53 NXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,615 mi
Last recorded81,615 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 79,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine managment light on.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,390 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder, 3rd canvas exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,908 miles

Engine managment light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,908 miles

Engine managment light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 55,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,601 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise child seat in n/s/rear seat on seat belt check

advise eml light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,261 miles

advise mil light on

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,336 miles

advise child seat in n/s/rear seat on seat belt check

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,287 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,835 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 13,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 NXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 NXD registered?

BG53 NXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BG53 NXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 NXD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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