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BX53 OUF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,779 mi
Last recorded143,779 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 143,779 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box covered in exhaust paste & has slight

sills covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 143,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box covered in exhaust paste & has slight

sills covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2014 131,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 122,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box detorioted & covers in exhaust paste

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,457 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 107,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyers slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,981 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,984 miles

Oil leak

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 OUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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