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BT53 BXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,021 mi
Last recorded135,021 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 135,021 miles

both front coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,275 miles

rust on vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2016 126,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold /catalytic converter blowing (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front flexi outer rubbers split

engine management light on

front and rear tyres geting very low

rust under vehicle

rust under vehicle

slight play in streeing colume

windscreen has a crack but not in swept area

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,509 miles

front discs getting worn

rear breake pipes getting rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2015 117,370 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs getting worn

rear breake pipes getting rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose flexis perishing

rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,457 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose flexis perishing

rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit

various brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2012 75,907 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers weak

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside front tyre on 2mm

various brake pipes showing age related corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2011 69,004 miles

slight play detected at nearside rear radius arm

Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,789 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,485 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,841 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,693 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BT53 BXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT53 BXD, 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 BT53 BXD registered?

BT53 BXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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