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BX53 OUE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,512 mi
Last recorded101,512 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n /s/ r seat belt slighty frayed

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,986 miles

seat belt stiching slighty frayed n s r

slight corrosion to rear suspension

sub frame damage but not seriously weakend front

Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,810 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,762 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,668 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all plastic covers fitted on underside floors

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,251 miles

all plastic covers fitted on underside floors

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,943 miles

all vehicle underside covered in plastic covers unable to see certain testable components & floors

o/s/ & n/s/front upper brake hose sheaths broken

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,797 miles

o/s/ & n/s/ front upper brake hose sheaths split in half

o/s/ & n/s/rear inner & outer tyres wearing

underside covered in plastic covers

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,097 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,017 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,905 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 OUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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