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BL52 HAX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,254 mi
Last recorded54,254 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 41,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 37,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 33,279 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 33,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,611 miles

engine mangment light on in dash

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,935 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 24,926 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 21,027 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre is perishing (cracking) on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 18,265 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 18,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 16,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 9,612 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 3 Jan 2006 7,424 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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BL52 HAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL52 HAX, 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 BL52 HAX registered?

BL52 HAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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