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BG53 NXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,307 mi
Last recorded44,307 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,307 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,844 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,108 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 NXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NXV, 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

How do I check the history of BG53 NXV?

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What year was BG53 NXV registered?

BG53 NXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is BG53 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 NXV shows 6 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 NXV have outstanding finance?

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