MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
light arc scratch to windscreen
plastic under trays fitted , not allowing a full inspection of some testable items
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
windscreen scratched.
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.
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust silencer deteriorated.
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BX53 OUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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