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RX53 BKN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,783 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 72,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,690 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,921 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,583 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 BKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX53 BKN, 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 BKN registered?

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

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The MOT history for RX53 BKN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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