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ST53 ATX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,112 mi
Last recorded95,112 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel smell at rear but no visable leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,829 miles

undertrays present not allowing me to inspect items above them

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,173 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,209 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust poor condition

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 Apr 2014 80,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust poor condition

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2013 73,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,313 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2012 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 59,659 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,744 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 52,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,923 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,815 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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ST53 ATX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST53 ATX, 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 ST53 ATX registered?

ST53 ATX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is ST53 ATX safe to buy?

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