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DE53 BXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,113 mi
Last recorded43,113 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 42,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 35,243 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 30,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 28,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,035 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray fitted both sides cant see all the components

Fail 9 Nov 2020 28,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray fitted both sides cant see all the components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 27,440 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 27,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 26,354 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 26,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 23,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,323 miles

All wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,179 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 14,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 9,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,364 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 7,741 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,576 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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DE53 BXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 DE53 BXY, 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 DE53 BXY registered?

DE53 BXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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