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BX53 OTL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,667 mi
Last recorded125,667 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,276 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 119,276 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 xfront (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 113,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 118,137 miles

brake pipes coveredunable to check properly

Fail 4 Oct 2013

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,425 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 109,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 79,160 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,445 miles

N/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 67,444 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 59,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,351 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 49,333 miles

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

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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BX53 OTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BX53 OTL, 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 BX53 OTL registered?

BX53 OTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BX53 OTL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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