MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear silencer very corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear reg plates starting to discolour
oil level warning light on
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front sub frame
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills
corrosion on rear exhaust
sill trims fitted
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front sub frame
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills
corrosion on rear exhaust
n/s/r tyre deteriorating
sill trims fitted
under covers fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust exessivly corroded
o/s/f + n/s/f flexi deteriorating
o/s/f + n/s/f shock absorber corroded
o/s/f + n/s/f steel brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust exessivly corroded
o/s/f + n/s/f flexi deteriorating
o/s/f + n/s/f shock absorber corroded
o/s/f + n/s/f steel brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded
Nail in Nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Plastic trims fitted to sills and underneath body
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil spring rubbers worn
o/s/r arch rusted
front brake pads very well worn and n/s/f brake slow to release
front tyres well worn 195/50/15
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 BKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BF53 BKJ, 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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BF53 BKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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