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RX53 BBF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,640 mi
Last recorded91,640 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 BBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,640 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front wiper smear

rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,639 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front wiper smear

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear pads getting low

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,252 miles

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

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

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

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

back box skin breaking up

covers fitted underneath

nearside front wheel is of steel type wheel compaired to others

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,252 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid don't hit window (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

back box skin breaking up

covers fitted underneath

nearside front wheel is of steel type wheel compaired to others

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,137 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,959 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust center bracket snaped

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,732 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 31,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,836 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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RX53 BBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX53 BBF, 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 RX53 BBF registered?

RX53 BBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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