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BX53 OUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

860,553 mi
Last recorded860,553 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 860,553 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Feb 2016 860,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Jul 2015 173,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 173,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 169,135 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 163,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 163,887 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 150,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2012 150,865 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2011 141,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 134,024 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 134,024 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 112,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 112,034 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 84,583 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,649 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 OUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

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

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