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BX53 OUC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,412 mi
Last recorded125,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 125,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 125,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light arc scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens hazed

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2019 114,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp lens hazed

light arc scratch to windscreen

under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

light arc scratch to windscreen

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,832 miles

light arc scratch to windscreen

plastic under trays fitted , not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,449 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

slight play detected at o/s steering rack end.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

slight play detected at o/s steering rack end.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,842 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,096 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,284 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,282 miles

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

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyres perished and starting to show signs of splitting

vehicle has a full under body belly pan which impeads a fully inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,825 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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BX53 OUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BX53 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

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

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