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NT52 BDX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,008 mi
Last recorded87,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 BDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,008 miles

Front Direction indicators not working not switching correctly (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/s/repeater indicator lens missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/front seat belt retracting very slow

O/s/rear tyre wearing unevenly & quite badly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Possible leak from n/s/front shock

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

N/s/rear tyre cut/split around inside sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,750 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit (outer edge worn).

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Fail 21 May 2015 77,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre nearing limit (outer edge worn).

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Fail 29 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s front and o/s brake hose cracking

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2014

n/s front and o/s brake hose cracking

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,302 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside front tyre on limit

rear wiper blade excessively deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside front tyre on limit

rear wiper blade excessively deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,760 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres getting low

n/s wing repeater lens missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,252 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and cracking (nearing limit).

Fail 19 Apr 2010 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and cracking (nearing limit).

Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,366 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 53,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2006 46,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,389 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,226 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 38,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NT52 BDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NT52 BDX, 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 NT52 BDX registered?

NT52 BDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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