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HG53 BXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,627 mi
Last recorded108,627 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,627 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 60,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,073 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,283 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate starting to seperate

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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HG53 BXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HG53 BXJ, 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 HG53 BXJ registered?

HG53 BXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HG53 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 BXJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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