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BF53 JAO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,720 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,139 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight play in front anti roll bar "d" bushes.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,416 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r road wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,607 miles

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r road wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,533 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,338 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge / down to 2mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,309 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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BF53 JAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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